Manager GAAP Reporting & Accounting

Company Background

Founded in 1957, Superior Industries has grown to become one of the world's largest light vehicle aluminum wheel suppliers. Headquarters in Southfield, MI, the company operates nine manufacturing facilities and employs approximately 8,000 people in North America and Europe. The company has delivered innovative and quality products for over 60 years and maintains a #1 market position in North America and #3 in Europe.

The Manager of GAAP Reporting & Accounting will manage the quarterly and annual reporting processes, compile financial statements and footnotes for communication with senior leadership, external lenders, and private equity owners. The position reports directly to the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting and requires a strong background in technical accounting and extensive knowledge of reporting requirements for private companies.

Reports to:

Senior Director of Corporate Accounting

Southfield, MI

• Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related footnotes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Stay current on emerging accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company’s financial reporting
• Assess implications of new transactions or accounting standards on reporting packages and develop executive summaries of identified implications
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards for private companies and provide guidance on complex accounting issues
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support the audit process and resolve inquiries
• Support development of strong internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Support Treasury’s quarterly external reporting requirements with outside lenders
• Communicate financial implications to internal customers and stakeholders of contemplated transactions and system changes
• Identify, action, and implement key process improvements
• Promote a culture of accountability, adaptability, and initiative

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA required; experience working at an accounting firm is a plus
• 9+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience
• Strong technical accounting skills with an understanding of US GAAP and private company regulations
• Excellent communication, strong research, and drafting skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and ERP systems experience
• Hyperion or BPC experience a plus
• Automotive & manufacturing experience
• Results-oriented and ability to solve problems by developing and implementing solutions

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and consistently with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
• Limited domestic and/or international travel to regional offices and plants

Normal office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Hybrid of work-from-home and in-office model.