Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Overview :
We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations while actively performing budgeting, forecasting, and accounting work within a swiftly expanding business segment. This role manages all aspects of financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
The Accounting Manager will work closely with IT, Sales, Operations, HR, and other business units to provide financial insights and support business decisions. This role reports to parent / international accounting teams in Japan and Taiwan, requiring strong collaboration and the ability to work across time zones at times. The ideal candidate must have SAP experience, a strong accounting background, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position supervises AP and AR staff and is a hands-on leadership role that directly impacts financial operations.
Responsibilities : Accounting :
- Actively perform month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
- Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
- Review and implement new financial policies in accordance with IFRS / GAAP
- Ensure financial and other transactions are reported timely and accurately in financial statements
- Review and implement new financial policies
- Completes and manages the month-end close process
- Supports financial improvement processes
- Maintain monthly journal entries
- Primary person supporting internal and external annual audits, tax, and review processes
- Responsible for intercompany account reconciliation
- Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost-effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, including opening / closing of accounts, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments
- Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost-effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments
- Responsible for tax reporting and tax compliance, including sales tax
Reporting :
Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reportsEnsure reported results comply with GAAP / IFRS as well as in compliance with corporate standardsWork closely with Japan and Taiwan accounting teams to ensure reporting alignment and complianceMaintain and create reports as neededAccounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Management :
Oversee AP and AR functions while also processing transactions as neededEnsure timely invoice payments, expense reporting, and collectionsMonitor and manage cash flow, credit terms, and outstanding receivablesBudgeting, Planning and Forecasting :
Develop and maintain annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with business unitsAnalyze actual results and budget / forecast variances, providing insights and recommendationsWork with department heads to control costs and optimize financial performanceAnalysis :
Supports business analysis to identify financial and business trends designed to mitigate riskProvides recommendations to improve business and financial performanceDevelop procedures to improve financial practicesFacilitate business and financial improvement within the organizationSAP & Process Improvement :
Utilize SAP for accounting processes, reporting, and financial analysisIdentify and implement efficiency improvements in accounting workflowsServe as the key contact for SAP finance-related mattersManagement :
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team membersResponsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and development of supporting accounting team membersConduct regular check in’s with direct reports for performance management and coachingDrive team to succeed in reaching productivity and quality goals to meet / exceed customer needMarginal Job Functions :
Other projects as assignedRequirements : Education :
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance requiredAdditional education, such as MBA or CPA, a plusExperience :
5 years of hands-on, progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecastingPreferred experience with managing the process, development, and implementation of internal controlsPrior experience working with international teams preferredExperience with a publicly traded company preferredOther Requirements :
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, Vlookup)Strong system skills – experience with SAP mandatoryExperience with Concur and Adaptive Insights preferredFirm analytical skills to understand business drivers that link operational performance to financial resultsExcellent communication skills – both written and verbal, able to clearly communicate financial information in an easy-to-understand manner at multiple levels and functions within the businessExcellent organizational and prioritization skillsIndustry experience with a focus on direct and / or wholesale distribution preferredOccasional travel requiredBenefits :
We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include :
Health & Dental InsuranceCompany paid Life Insurance401(k)Paid Time Off benefitsProduct discountsWellness programsEOE / M / W / Vet / Disability
