Manager, Accounting

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation!  

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems!  We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets.  We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide.  Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team.

Joyson Safety Systems, a market leader in the automotive supply industry, based in the Detroit Metro area, is searching for an experienced Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager. Working as a regional finance manager and a key business partner to the Regional Accounting Executive Director, this role will oversee both the technical accounting functions and the preparation of regulatory and financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting Duties

• Provide  IFRS guidance for research questions from finance, accounting, and share service teams 
• Compile corporate accounting policies and prepare quarterly summaries of emerging standards for the Audit & Finance Committee.
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures consistently comply with IFRS
• Train finance professionals on technical accounting matters and CSOX requirements 

• Prepare and manage external regulatory reports in compliance with reporting standards
• Support monthly financial close, stock exchange filings, and management assessments of balances and transactions 
• Collaborate with business units, auditors, and advisors to ensure accurate financial reporting 

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s and preferably Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MBA, or related field 

Certifications

• CPA

Skills

• IFRS, complex accounting concepts
• SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Excel, MS Office, large accounting systems (e.g., SAP)
• Analytical and documentation skills
• Strong communication and project management abilities 

Experience

• Experience with technical accounting research, regulatory reporting, and compliance
• Experience in preparing and filing external reports
• Experience in coordinating with auditors and business units 
• Exposure to international operations (Spanish and Portugues language is a plus)

Role Overview

This role blends technical accounting expertise with regulatory reporting leadership, ensuring that the organization’s financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and aligned with both internal policies and external standards. It requires a balance of analytical, compliance, and communication skills, with a focus on both operational accuracy and strategic guidance.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 

“Joyson Safety Systems manages its recruitment processes internally. We do not accept resumes or profiles submitted by external agencies or headhunters that do not have an approved service agreement through the Joyson Safety Systems Purchasing department.

Any resumes sent to any employee of our organization without an approved contract will be treated as public information and will be considered free of charge. We will not recognize any fees or assume any financial responsibility arising from the hiring of candidates whose profiles have been submitted to Joyson.”