Accounting Manager - Japanese and English Bilingual

An industry leading provider of automotive equipment (audio, navigation, video, infotainment systems, etc.) is seeking an Accounting Manager to work at their Novi, MI office to handle all functions of the Accounting Department and overseeing all aspects of the company’s financial operations.

• Direct-Hire with Great Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurances, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k with Matching, Sick Leave, Paid Holiday, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement)
• $140K - $160K / year
• Business-level Japanese language ability is a must

Requirements of the Japanese Bilingual Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related
• Japanese language ability at a business/advanced level
• US CPA or US CMA certification required
• 5 years of Accounting management/supervisory experience
• Experience in an automotive industry is a big plus
• JSOX management experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to handle large data and interpret documents such as IRS code, USGAAP, safety rules, and procedure manuals
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve complex issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various teams

Responsibilities of the Japanese Bilingual Accounting Manager:

• Managing the compilation of timely and accurate financial processing, month-end close, cash management reports, balance sheet accounts reconciliation, and financial statements.
• Cash management, including performing international and domestic wire transfers, ACH payments, and maintaining lines of credit.
• Manage and direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, bank reports, and various detailed analysis reports.
• Manage hiring and termination of accounting employees with the Human Resource Department.
• Direct, assign, and review all sub-ledgers, such as cash, receivable, payable, inventory, fixed assets, and cost, as well as financial analysis reports prepared by accounting department members.
• Administer the maintenance of ledger, reconciliation, and related documents for designated accounts every month and fiscal year closing.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP, IFRS) and company procedures
• Makes recommendations and reports to the CFO for critical financial activities such as assets impairment reserves, write-offs, tax issues, tax solutions, and restructuring (cost, financial, and organizational).
• Conducts all other financial and special projects assigned by the CFO
• Manage and control financial statement audit.
• Assist with other related duties that may be assigned

Employment Type: Direct-Hire

Location: Novi, MI

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.