Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to own and lead our accounting and finance function. Reporting to company leadership, you will manage the full monthly close cycle, financial reporting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A), while strengthening the infrastructure that governs Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), General Ledger (GL) integrity, and corporate tax readiness. You will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, translating financial data into actionable insight, and will manage relationships with our outsourced accounting partner and external tax firm. Several core processes — including monthly reporting, FP&A, and the COGS process — are carried out in close collaboration with our finance counterparts in Japan, so cross-border teamwork and clear communication across time zones are essential. This is a full-time role that combines day-to-day financial operations with the process design and governance needed to scale a growing manufacturing/operations business.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:- 1. Financial Close & Reporting
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Prepare and deliver the monthly reporting package, working in close collaboration with our finance counterparts in Japan.
- Oversee monthly bank balance checks, statement downloads, and comprehensive reconciliations, coordinating with an outsourced accounting partner.
- Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring alignment with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Manage revenue accounting, including revenue calculations, customer invoices, and purchase orders (POs).2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts, collaborating with the finance team in Japan.
- Deliver global monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and management reporting with clear commentary.
- Develop and track key financial metrics (KPIs), margins, and cash flow forecasts to support decision-making.
Partner cross-functionally with leadership, the FP&A lead, and counterparts in Japan to inform strategic and operational decisions.3. Cost Accounting & COGSOwn the methodology, structural logic, and reporting for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), continuously refining the underlying process in collaboration with our counterparts in Japan.
Manage inventory accounting, including tracking and auditing of fixed assets and spare parts.
Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) flows and analyze manufacturing/operational cost structures and margins.4. Policy, Governance & Internal Controls
Establish, review, and update company accounting policies and general ledger (GL) coding structures / chart of accounts.
Ensure accounting systems are properly configured and maintained to match internal accounting rules.
Design and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial data integrity.5. Corporate Tax & Compliance
Coordinate the annual corporate tax return process, managing baseline document review with our external tax firm.
Oversee specialized tax filings, including R&D tax credits/returns and annual 1099 returns.
Support annual audit and compliance requirements as needed.6. Cash & Treasury Management
Oversee cash management, AR/AP oversight, and banking relationships to ensure healthy liquidity and working capital.
Required Skill Sets & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent); 7-10+ years of progressive corporate accounting/finance experience, including team leadership, or full-function ownership. CPA strongly preferred.
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Expertise: Demonstrated experience defining financial structures for inventory tracking (fixed assets and spare parts) and manufacturing/operational COGS calculations.
Technical General Ledger (GL) Knowledge: Strong command of general ledger architecture, chart of accounts setup, and financial systems administration.
FP&A & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and to translate financial data into actionable business insight.
Advanced Excel & Systems: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel for building, updating, and restructuring complex COGS and revenue models; experience with ERP/accounting systems.
Cross-Border Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with international colleagues, particularly our finance team in Japan, across time zones. Japanese language ability is a plus but not required.
Tax Compliance Exposure (Preferred): Familiarity with corporate tax documentation, including 1099 reporting and Research & Development (R&D) tax incentives.
Leadership & Communication: Strong business-partnering, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage outsourced partners and external advisors.
