GROUP CONTROLLER CORPORATE Detroit, MIVIEW JOB

Group Controller Corporate

Job ID JREQ-210777 Date posted 06 / 06 / 2024

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

Job Posting Title

Group Controller Corporate

Job Description Summary

The position is focused on business case analysis for larger programs, company cross-business unit projects, plant loading, etc., and projects related to process and training for plant operations finance, including accounting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and executive level report outs. Position is directly responsible for the company business case model, capital plan, productivity process, and system projects. The position also supports compliance with the policies and procedures for the financial activities of the organization, including forecasts, budget development, and management, analyzing and interpreting financial data, and recommending changes to improve financial performance. The successful candidate will be leading all aspects of areas of risk for organization and acting as a resource to senior management regarding such matters and advising management on desired operational adjustments based on changes in industry standards and governmental regulations. Prepares materials for presentation to AAM executive leadership, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholder meetings.

Job Description

• Directs cross-functional and cross-region resources in executing the departmental and organizational strategies connected to financial performance.
• Manages associate outcomes by training, assigning, coaching, counseling, and correcting behaviors as needed; communicating job expectations; monitoring job contributions; and adhering to policies and procedures. Sets priorities for outcomes and resources.
• Ensures adherence to standards, budgets, and departmental goals / operational objectives, based on company policies and available resources.
• Establishes an environment to motivate others and to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Meets finance operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews, including preparing business cases, implementing productivity, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements.
• Meets finance financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Enforces the organization's financial practices by monitoring the application of accounting policies and procedures and conducting audits.
• Improves the organization's financial status by analyzing variances and recommending action.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports by collecting, analyzing, consolidating, and summarizing data and trends.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

About American Axle & Manufacturing

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker : We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment.