Corporate Controller

Company Overview:

Shinsho American Corporation is a subsidiary of Shinsho Corporation, a Japanese corporation, and the trading company member of Kobe Steel Group. Shinsho American Corporation is an importer, exporter, and distributor of steel products, ferrous and non-ferrous metal materials, alloy materials, fossil fuel, chemical elements, minerals, and fabricated parts. The company headquarters is located in Novi, Michigan with branch offices and subsidiaries in other parts of the United States.

Job Summary:

The Controller supports and leads the Accounting Department and accounting operations of the company, as well as performing other functions as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares consolidation entries for local consolidation and parent company.
• Reconciles intercompany balances with parent company and affiliates.
• Answers requests for information from our parent company and Shinsho locations.
• Assists in filing annual tax returns, use tax, and property tax returns.
• Works with external auditors to prepare audit schedules, reply to audit requests, delegate audit requests to Accounting Department and review employee’s results before submitting audit requests.
• Prepares annual transfer pricing computations.
• Assists with requests from tax preparer (tax depreciation, sales by state).
• Responds to external surveys and reports such as government requests and J-Sox.
• Performs analytical review of monthly data and makes recommendations to upper management.
• Provides information for budgeting and forecasts.
• Delegates tasks within the department and regularly reviews employee’s tasks to ensure work is equally dispersed throughout the department.
• Leads the Accounting team by assisting employees with help as needed, hosting regular meetings to increase communication, and reviews employee’s work for accuracy and efficiency and gives constructive feedback.
• Oversees the department, such as handling management of payroll, training, recruiting, safety, performance management, and any other employee matters with the assistance of Human Resources.
• Month end procedures, including but not limited to: loan payments and accrued interest; foreign currency computations for realized and unrealized FX; general ledger account reconciliations; balance petty cash and record disbursements; maintain fixed asset records, including tax deprecation; inventory cutoff for material in-transit; check shipment/receipt discrepancy; review estimated payable and check old items; review miscellaneous expense, income, and loss; review gross profit by customer; and prepare Financial Statements and reporting package.
• Performs other duties from time to time as assigned by the management of the department. Job duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• At least 7 years accounting experience required.
• At least 3 years management and supervisory experienced required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Account is highly preferred.
• Significant experience with income tax, property tax and consolidation of entities is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual English / Japanese is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• Proficient knowledge of ERP systems required.
• Month end closing in a publicly traded company and/or several subsidiaries preferred.
• SOX compliance auditing experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk; or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours worked are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may occasionally require longer work hours and weekend work.

This position reports to the Treasurer.

Travel:

Travel, if needed, is primarily during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Shinsho American Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, without limitation, race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; pregnancy; childbirth or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; height; weight; marital status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000