Finance Manager

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our corporate finance team at our Northville, MI corporate headquarter location.Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of quarterly and annual reports in compliance with the US GAAP regulations and the Company's Credit Agreements and including the preparation of the Company's external financial statements (similar in format and content to SEC Form 10-K, and Form 10-Q)Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements along with all accompanying footnotes and seek opportunities to standardize and automate processes to gain efficiencies, including preparing, distributing, and reviewing any financial reporting packages necessary to achieve complete and accurate financial reportingEnsure that financial statements adhere to GAAP requirements, in addition to meeting all the related required disclosuresReview US GAAP checklists quarterly/annually, along with appropriately dispositioning all instances of non-compliance, if applicableAssist in preparation of financial statement schedules for use as footnote support, including, but not limited to, noncontrolling interest rollforwards, equity method investment rollforwards, inventory, property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangibles, etc.Conducts accounting technical research and writes technical position memos/white papers for accounting and disclosure mattersAssist with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and related proceduresAssist with the annual external audit and serve as a liaison between the Company and external auditors to resolve accounting and reporting issuesAssist with the internal audits and internal control over financial reporting validation processes to resolve accounting and reporting issuesPerform analytical reviews of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statementsProvide oversight, coaching, and on-the-job training for one direct reportProvide U.S. GAAP support to Segment and Corporate Finance LeadersParticipate in the coordination with external specialists (i.e. valuation specialists, actuaries, etc.) on critical accounting estimates and related assumptions, along with control documentation over the review of inputs to financial models.Review reports from external specialist and documentation of review procedures over data for internal controls documentationUpdate process documents and narratives for internal controls documentationMaintenance of the internal control documentation and related testing for the financial reporting cycle and other cycles within area of responsibility (such as goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, noncontrolling interests, equity method investments, incentive compensation, etc.)Assist with the implementation of new accounting policies and proceduresDraft disclosures related to newly implemented accounting pronouncements or SEC requirementsProvide input on accounting process improvements and automation of current processes to gain efficienciesProvide accurate and timely dissemination of financial reportsProcess post-close top-side journal entries on behalf of business unitsCoordinate pushdown of top-side entries to business unit's general ledger in subsequent monthCoordinate with the consolidation system administrator group to make changes to system structure, including new entities, accounts or segment rollups to facilitate more efficient close process and ensure adherence to US GAAP and external financial reporting requirementsInterface with internal auditors as neededSupport ad-hoc projects as requiredAd hoc projects related to providing accounting guidance to Business Units on transactions being considered or contemplated, including, but not limited to, push-down of purchase accountingEDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required; CPA certification required; Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA preferredSKILLS & EXPERIENCE:5 - 7 years of work experience in public accounting and/or industry with progressive increase in responsibilityBig 4 Public Accounting Firm experience (3 years minimum) working with multinational publically traded companies, preferably in the automotive manufacturing (OEM supplier) or aftermarket industryStrong technical accounting background in US GAAPStrong analytical and trouble-shooting skillsTeam-oriented and able to perform tasks where time management is keySignificant capability, drive and initiative to create and manage own work agendaA high degree of computer literacy, experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) required and consolidation systems experience preferred (e.g. Hyperion or One Stream)Sound planning and organizational skills, with an emphasis on continual process improvement, benchmarking and best practicesAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.