Comau, Inc

Financial Reporting Manager

Comau, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Southfield, MI 48076In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
  • 1-2 years in a supervisory or management role
  • Deep understanding of Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting principles
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP ERP systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for accuracy and deadlines.
  • Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, collaborating with senior leaders.
  • Act as primary financial liaison to the parent company, providing insights and variance analyses.
  • Drive the development of financial reporting tools and streamline workflows through automation.
  • Ensure consistency and standardization of financial reporting across all business units.
  • Lead and oversee Accounts Payable operations including team management and scheduling.
  • Foster strong vendor relationships and manage complex payment inquiries.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement
  • Access to cutting-edge financial reporting tools and systems
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in strategic budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Hands-on involvement with both reporting and operational aspects of finance
Full Job Description
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.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesFinancial 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.

Knowledge & Skills
  • 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.

Behavioral Competencies
  • 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.


  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.

About Comau, Inc

Comau is a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, with a focus on robotics, assembly systems, and machining systems. The company was founded in 1973 and has grown to become a major player in the industry, with operations in over 20 countries around the world. Comau's products are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. The company is committed to innovation and has developed a number of cutting-edge technologies, such as its Racer3 robot, which is one of the fastest and most precise robots on the market. Comau is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the promotion of recycling and waste reduction.
Learn more about Comau, Inc
Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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