Accounting Supervisor at FUJITSU FRONTECH NORTH AMERICA INC in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc.

Job Posting

Accounting Supervisor

Full Time - Regular

Irvine, CA, USA

Pay Rate: The starting base pay for this role is USD $92,000.00 per year. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Non-Exempt/Exempt: Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Works from home or company office. Requires one day/week in Irvine, CA office work for Accounts Payable processes.

Reports To (Position): Controller

Summary:

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. is seeking a results-oriented individual, with the desire for the next step in their Accounting/Finance career, to join our growing team. The successful candidates will possess a professional and take-charge style with the motivation to meet and exceed expectations.

Responsible for ensuring that all corporate and subsidiary accounting functions are properly performed, and results are properly recorded. Specific duties include maintaining and improving the financial processes of company’s ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics GP (migrating to SAP s4Hana), corporate and subsidiary accounting close, financial statement account analyses, adherence to maintain and/or improve existing internal controls over financial reporting, ad hoc financial analysis, and special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions of the position include, but are not limited to;

· Prepares and manages the month, quarter, year-end close process within the company’s month, quarter, year-end reporting timeline for corporate and its subsidiaries.

· Assists in the preparation and analyses of the consolidation reporting package to Japanese parent.

· Ensures accounting records are recorded in accordance with IFRS.

· Reconciles financial accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.

· Ensures compliance with company finance policies and internal controls under J-SOX.

· Maintains and develops accounting practices to address any new regulatory changes that impact the company and its subsidiaries’ financial statements.

· Reviews the work of direct reports in connection with the month/quarter/year end close process to ensure such entries recorded are reasonable and consistent with IFRS.

· Oversees Accounts Payable processes and ensures timely processing of payments to vendors, contractors, etc.

· Oversees Accounts Receivable processes and ensures timely processing of invoices, bank deposits and vendor setup.

· Conducts in-depth research and analysis of historical financial data to provide actionable insights to the executive team and stakeholders.

· Compares anticipated financial results with actual outcomes, offering recommendations for enhancement of financial performance.

· Preparation of periodic budgets and forecasts (Weekly/Quarterly/Annually).

· Monitors and manages cash flow, optimizing liquidity to meet financial obligations.

· Contributes to the management of banking relationships.

· Prepares and analyzes cash flow forecasts in order to support the company’s working capital needs.

· Collaborates with external and internal auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

· Collaborates with the Tax Department to support ad hoc requests and ensure regulatory compliance.

· Updates company travel policy regularly and maintains expense reporting system.

· Regular work site attendance.

· Customarily and regularly exercises independent discretion and judgement.

Manager/Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages 2-3 subordinate employees in the accounting department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

· Works with Human Resources to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.

· Performance management duties:

o Coaches, mentors and develops staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.

• Communicates job expectations; plans, monitors; coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegates responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
• Provides effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
• Leads employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
• Leads employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
• Maintains employee work schedules including assignments, training, vacations and paid time off, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Continuously communicate information through department/one-on-one meetings and email.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
• Provides support and complies with the Company’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy and Plan.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assists with resolution of finance related systems issues (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage 50) and implementation projects for corporate and its subsidiaries.

· Assists with migration of Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP system to SAP s4Hana.

· Assists in the management of the company’s periodic audits from its external auditors.

· Assists in the analysis and improvement of existing accounting system and processes.

· Performs ad hoc analysis and projects as assigned.

· Assists in making key business decisions by providing special analysis.

· Preparation and review of business strategy plans and forecasts for new business ventures and provide recommendations based on internal research.

· Adheres to company policies, ISO requirements, safety and quality.

· Supports continual improvement efforts.

· Additional responsibilities as assigned. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other, reasonable and related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong cost accounting and consolidated financial reporting
• CPA designation preferred, but not required
• Understanding of IFRS 15 and/or ASC 606 a plus
• Excellent team player, problem solver with a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Able to meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Ability to work independently (and with limited supervision) while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments at all levels within the organization
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze detail and perform structured decision-making on a daily basis.
• Must be capable of managing multiple priorities effectively and be able to identify and recommend best course of action from several alternatives.
• Quality oriented
• High degree of initiative and ownership, attention to detail, and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks
• Strong influencing, collaboration and relationship-building skills both internally and externally with suppliers
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BS/BBA) in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university; and 5+ years of related experience and/or training.

CPA designation preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Demonstrate ability to effectively use computer and applicable computer software. Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or SAP s4 Hana) a plus.

Employment with Fujitsu is considered to be at-will, which means that both the employee and Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. (“FFNA”) are free to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason, with or without cause. This provision can only be changed or revoked in a formal written contract signed by the CEO of FFNA, and cannot be changed by any express or implied agreement based on statements or actions by any employee or supervisor. Even though the job duties, title, compensation, and benefits, as well as the Company’s personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time, the at-will nature of employment will not change.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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