Controller

Description

Responsible for daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes/closings in accordance with US GAAP and company accounting policies. Oversee accounting functions including financial accounting, cost accounting, tax accounting, fixed assets, inventory, and capital expenditures. Supervise and direct work of accounting team. Work as a liaison between Achilles Corporation (a parent company in Japan) and AUSA on all key accounting and operational transactions. Also responsible for ensuring statutory/tax compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes/closings in accordance with US GAAP and company accounting policies. Provide reporting to the executive team and the officers at Achilles Corporation.
• Oversee, review and back up (as necessary) other accounting team members’ tasks: AP, AR, Payroll and Accountant.
• Assisting Executive team with corporate financial decisions.
• Investigate and analyze variations from forecasts and prior periods as requested to provide accurate explanations for variances and support upper management.
• Perform advanced and specialized accounting assignments, which usually involves complex and confidential data to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Promote sound financial management practices by recommending best practice internal financial controls and reporting policies and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate and implement process efficiencies. Collaborate with other departments such as Sales, Production, and IT in creating/implementing a new work flow, procedure, and system by providing direction and guidance to ensure smooth operations and achievement of department goals and objectives.
• Guide other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
• Responsible for maintaining fixed asset register and ensuring the status of the fixed assets are properly reflected in the book.
• Assist VP of Finance with annual budgeting.
• Ensure the company remains in compliance with any State or Federal regulations, guidance, or laws by monitoring the development of new regulations and laws.
• Evaluate and implement changes related to regulatory and GAAP compliance.
• Ensure the balance of year-end inventory through annual physical count and reconciliations.
• Coordinate annual financial audit preparation with external auditors, and lead to timely completion of the audit in agreed upon timeline.
• Development of accounting staff by guiding and motivating them, and evaluating their performance.
• Delegate special assignments and research projects to team members and reviews work product.
• Prepare all quarterly and annual income tax workpapers/schedules. Maintains a schedule to track estimated tax payments and oversee annual tax process. Work closely with tax preparing accounting firm on tax preparation quarterly and annually.
• Update job knowledge and technical skills by participating in educational opportunities.
• Various other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Comply with internal controls and actively update and test J-SOX procedures.
• . Work as liaison between Achilles Corporation (a parent company in Japan) and AUSA:

- Ensure reporting compliance with J-SOX by working closely with Achilles Corp accounting, finance, and internal control department.

- Prepare and report monthly/quarterly/annual reports to Achilles Corp’s officers. The responsibility includes: preparing and reporting a quarterly financial statement package including tax provision for consolidations. Consults with other departments, executives, and external tax preparation firm for additional information and to answer any questions/inquiries.

- Respond to any questions/inquiries from upper management at Achilles Corp, which often involve complex financial, tax, and other issues.

- Responsible for completing an internal control self-review twice a year required by Achilles Corp in compliance with J-SOX. Prepare and submit any documents/evidence required in a timely manner. Answer any inquiries received in regards to the company’s Internal Control.

- Coordinate annual IT internal control testing by Achilles Corp’s IT department. Translate the documents from Japanese to English as necessary. Gather and submit evidence/documents requested in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: BA/BS in Accounting

CPA Required
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP

Experience: 8+ years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Skills/Aptitude: Japanese bilingual, preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced level of Excel.

People managing experience preferred.

Strong Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and support practical solutions.

Detail-oriented with the objective of consistently delivering high quality work product, while maintaining an understanding of the bigger picture.

Able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a high-energy, dynamic environment

Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all levels of an organization.

Operate in a way that never compromises ethics and integrity.