Finance manager Jobs in Detroit, MI

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee the regional banking client's outsourced Finance & Accounting operations and ensure proper execution of our financial close, consolidation, and transactional processes. This role serves as the primary liaison between the banking client and Accenture, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and adherence to regulatory and internal control standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Outsourcing Governance & Relationship Management

Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the Bank's outsourced finance team across AP, AR, GL, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting.

Establish and manage SLAs, KPIs, risk controls, and escalation protocols with the service provider.

Conduct weekly / monthly governance reviews to assess performance, identify issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Ensure alignment on compliance, audit readiness, workflow efficiency, and quality of deliverables.

Financial Close & Consolidation

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar - ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and sub-ledger validations are completed accurately and on time.

Review, approve, and guide preparation of consolidation entries, eliminations, and financial statement packages.

Partner with outsourced teams to strengthen close governance, exception management, and variance analysis.

Safeguard adherence to US GAAP, regulatory reporting standards, and internal accounting policies.

Transactional Process Oversight

Manage the end-to-end integrity of transactional processes including :

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

Accounts Receivable & Cash Application

Treasury Operations

Loan Operations support

Monitor process controls, exceptions, and automation opportunities across PTP, OTC, and RTR workstreams.

Ensure timely resolution of breakages, backlogs, and root-cause issues.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Support preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting including ALCO reports, board packages, and regulatory filings (Call Reports, FR Y-9C, etc.) where relevant.

Maintain strong documentation, audit trails, SOX-ready controls, and policy compliance.

Coordinate with internal audit, external audit, risk, and compliance teams.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with Treasury, Risk, Lending, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment.

Translate business needs into operational requirements for the outsourced partner.

Provide leadership with insights, trends, and recommendations based on financial performance and service delivery metrics.

Process Improvement & Transformation

Drive efficiency initiatives across the finance value chain - including automation, workflow redesign, and digitization of manual tasks.

Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, reduce cycle times, and strengthen controls.

Lead or contribute to bank-wide strategic initiatives impacting financial operations and reporting.

• Must be able to travel up to 50%

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting / finance, preferably within finance and Bank accounting processes

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.

CPA Certified

Prior experience managing outsourced finance functions or BPO engagements strongly preferred.

Hands-on experience with close / consolidation processes, GL management, and financial systems.

Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management abilities.

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