Motus Integrated Technologies
Position: Senior Accounting Analyst
Location: Holland, MI
Reports To: Corporate Accounting Manager
People First. Safety is the Foundation.
Join our innovative manufacturing team where precision and quality come together to drive industry-leading production and continuous improvement. At Motus, we’re revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and seeking a passionate, forward-thinking Senior Accounting Analyst to help us make an impact and drive this position to new heights.
A successful candidate will be highly energetic, driven, resourceful and a problem solver.
The Senior Accounting Analyst plays a key role in supporting the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end close, performing financial and variance analysis, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
In addition, the Senior Accounting Analyst leads the preparation of financial statements for the annual audit and serves as a primary liaison with external auditors throughout the audit process. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization while partnering cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve financial processes.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset who looks beyond day-to-day transactional responsibilities to identify opportunities for process enhancements, increased efficiencies, stronger internal controls, and improved financial reporting. This position reports directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the monthly close process, including preliminary review of financial statements, preparation and posting of journal entries, and explanation of variances
- Assist with the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of the financial statements and coordinating with the external auditors and providing supporting documentation
- Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts monthly and in accordance with the monthly close calendar
- Analyze and implement new accounting standards in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
- Prepare technical accounting memos and assist in the development of accounting policies
- Maintain procedures to comply with internal control requirements and identify process improvements and efficiencies
- Assist plants and other departments with various topics and issues as they arise and mentor finance personnel
- Maintain a continuous improvement mindset across all company processes
- Assist with preparation and presentation of quarterly financial updates for plant and segment finance
- Assist with overall maintenance of financial systems and software and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
Minimum Skills and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (master’s degree, MBA preferred), CPA preferred
- 3+ years of accounting experience (public accounting experience a plus)
- Strong analytical and accounting skills, including knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
- Automotive or manufacturing industry experience a plus
- ERP system experience required; Plex, OneStream experience a plus
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, communication and writing skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to work across all departments and vertically at all levels of the organization
Who We Are
Motus Integrated Technologies is a dynamic, half-billion-dollar global leader in manufacturing high-quality headliners, interior trim, and fiber solution products for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Motus operates advanced manufacturing facilities across North America (U.S. and Mexico) and maintains a global presence with 12 locations. Motus is part of the Atlas Holdings portfolio, an industrial holding company based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Motus offers a vibrant working environment where innovation and forward-thinking are at the forefront of what we do. If you are eager to contribute to our legacy and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that Motus is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to a Motus Team Member by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between Motus and said third-party agency, will become sole property of Motus. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral