** This position is seeking candidates with over 5 years of experience in finance operations within the manufacturing industry, specifically in financial closing, fixed asset and inventory management, standard cost calculation, data modeling, and audit preparation. **
Position Summary
The Finance Manager will have a crucial responsibility in supervising and controlling all financial operations within the company. This includes ensuring adherence to financial laws, offering strategic financial advice to facilitate business choices. The role demands a meticulous and analytical expert with substantial background in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting, ideally within automotive manufacturing. The perfect candidate should possess advanced financial expertise to uphold a healthy financial statement while striving for the company's profitability.
Minimum Qualifications (Education And Experience)
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in a mass production manufacturing company, preferably in the automotive industry
High-level expertise in Microsoft Excel, including PowerPivot and financial modeling.
Fluency in Japanese or a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a Japanese company
Proficiency with ERP systems and business intelligence software; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics AX is advantageous but not required.
Position Duties And Responsibilities Include
Financial analysis and reporting:
Oversee journal entries for month-end closing and analyze monthly results by the 5th business day
Prepare financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, and provide supplemental information and analysis in compliance with Japan GAAP and IFRS
Report financial results to company executives and the parent company for monthly and annual financial consolidation based on IFRS, including providing result explanations and analysis
Manage company-wide capital investments, maintaining sub-ledger for construction in progress and fixed assets
Perform financial KPI analysis, including fixed expenses, proportional cost, and headcount to understand cost behavior and trends, reporting findings to relevant parties within the company
Operate financial consolidation software such as STRAVIS
Budget
Lead the company's budget kick-off meeting and manage the entire budget establishment process, including gathering information, consolidating data at the company’s P&L level, analyzing, negotiating with departments, and reporting to management and the parent company
Track fixed expenses monthly and create budget vs actual reports for the management team for review and analysis
Track proportional costs monthly by analyzing per-unit costs in areas such as scrap, indirect material, and labor; distribute monthly budget vs. actual per-unit analysis reports
Analyze actual per-unit cost reports to identify cost-reduction opportunities
Other
Supervise a minimum of two team members
Initiate monthly reviews and reconciliations to maintain clean balance sheet accounts
Control and manage company’s approval process (Ringi)
Manage tax matters (Federal, State, local-property, sales & use, etc.) and company insurance matters
Implement new accounting standards as requested
Participate in new ERP system implementation with other North American related companies
Work closely with Manufacturing departments to understand their financial needs as well as support their activities or plans by performing return on investment analysis
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required
Financial analysis and reporting
40%
Budget related
30%
Other Duties Assigned
30%
General Skills And Abilities
Ability to promote and carry out the company’s Global Philosophy
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Takes initiative in completing tasks with little direction from Management
Maintains clean and orderly work environment to meet 5S Standards
Specific Skills And Abilities
Demonstrate ability in utilizing spreadsheets including pivot tables, formulas, and dashboards as well as advanced user in Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Access, PowerBI or BI tool knowledge is a plus.
Understands the manufacturing process, inventory movement/tracking, BOM, and standard cost accounting
Investigate and understand detailed drivers of spending with impact on the P&L, Balance sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
Ability to identity internal control gaps throughout company and implement new processes to eliminate gaps
Essential To Job Functions – Physical And/or Mental Restrictions
Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
ONEPOWER Consulting LLC is an Atlanta-based executive search firm. Our consultation services are informed by years of accumulated recruiting experience and knowledge across a variety of fields and industries. Our expertise is in working with professionals of a niche field or with specialized experience, as well as those who are Japanese-English bilingual. While our current client base consists mostly of foreign-invested manufacturing companies, ONEPOWER is working hard to expand and diversify its existing network. With our head office in Duluth, Georgia, ONEPOWER strives to introduce the best talent to excellent companies nationwide.
ONEPOWER Consulting LLC is an Atlanta-based executive search firm. Our consultation services are informed by years of accumulated recruiting experience and knowledge across a variety of fields and industries. Our expertise is in working with professionals of a niche field or with specialized experience, as well as those who are Japanese-English bilingual. While our current client base consists mostly of foreign-invested manufacturing companies, ONEPOWER is working hard to expand and diversify its existing network. With our head office in Duluth, Georgia, ONEPOWER strives to introduce the best talent to excellent companies nationwide.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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