Financial Project Manager Jobs in Michigan

INTRODUCTION

The Financial Reporting Manager oversees the accuracy and timely delivery of corporate financial reporting packages while leading the Accounts Payable operations. This role bridges transactional accounting and strategic finance by managing AP staff, driving the annual budgeting process, and serving as the primary financial liaison to the parent company.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Corporate Analysis

• Corporate Reporting: Management and oversight of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages delivered to the parent company, ensuring absolute accuracy, completeness, and strict adherence to deadlines.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities, partnering directly with senior business leaders to develop reliable financial projections and strategic performance targets.
• Parent Company Liaison: Serve as the key financial liaison to the parent company; respond to inquiries, provide deep financial insights, and perform comprehensive variance analyses to explain business performance and trends.
• System & Process Optimization: Drive the development, maintenance, and enhancement of financial reporting tools, templates, and dashboards; proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement automation initiatives.
• Standardization: Ensure complete consistency, accuracy, and standardization of financial reporting methodologies across all business units.

Accounts Payable Management

• Team Leadership: Lead and oversee overall Accounts Payable operations, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and scheduling staff to ensure optimal performance and timely completion of daily activities.
• Vendor & Account Escalations: Foster strong, professional vendor relationships by overseeing the resolution of complex payment inquiries, high-level disputes, and comprehensive vendor statement reconciliations.
• Compliance & Audit Control: Review monthly AP account reconciliations, ensure total compliance with IRS 1099 reporting regulations, and serve as a main point of contact to support internal and external audit processes.
• Operational Back-up: Provide hands-on support with invoice processing and core AP functions as required to ensure departmental objectives and critical operational deadlines are met.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Accounting Principles: Deep understanding of Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting principles and their direct application within project-based or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Systems & Analytics: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, data analysis, and predictive financial modeling) combined with robust, hands-on experience utilizing SAP ERP systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Results-Driven Leadership: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, navigate tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality results with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professional urgency.
• Collaboration & Autonomy: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously as a manager while collaborating effectively across cross-functional leadership teams.

LOCATION

Location: Southfield, MI 48033, US

EOE/Disability/Veteran

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Our benefits reflects the STELLANTIS commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.

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