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Sharp Business USA · 3 months ago

Director/Controller, Accounting & Finance

US-TN-Memphis

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$97K/yr - $183K/yr

12+ years exp

Sharp Business USA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for Sharp Electronics Corporation, recognized for its premium technology products. They are seeking a Director/Controller for their accounting and finance department, responsible for maintaining financial records, overseeing budget planning, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

ElectronicsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Oversee the cost accounting team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective execution of cost accounting activities

Oversee the maintenance of the Company’s general ledger. Ensure all transactions are properly recorded, and accounts are reconciled, documented, approved and in accordance with US GAAP. Assure that all J-Sox controls supporting the integrity of the general ledger are in place, functioning and meet tests of design and effectiveness

Manage all accounting functions of the organization, including but not limited to cost accounting, product costing, inventory accounting, and fixed asset accounting

Manage the Company’s quarterly financial statement reviews and fiscal year-end financial statement audits by the Company’s external auditors

Manage the accounting for cost of sales and inventory accounting

Ensure that the Company’s long term tangible and intangible assets are correctly accounted for and maintained

Manage product transfer pricing including adjustments while ensuring compliance with Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) between Japanese and American tax authorities

Manage the preparation of the Company’s monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements for inclusion in the parent Company’s consolidated financial results

Oversee the inter-company accounting processes assuring timely reconciliations and quick resolutions of reconciling items

Ensure that the Company’s revenue recognition policies are consistently applied, including the calculation and adjustments for ASC 606

Confirm compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements

Direct and coordinate Company financial planning, budget management functions, including allocations of costs for the Memphis campus

Review financial results and discuss current business unit issues with management

Manage capital planning, fixed asset accounting and monthly capital spend reporting

Lead preparation of profitability analysis by channel, product line, and OEM customers

Oversee the monthly budget variance analysis and meet with management to discuss variances

Coordinate, implement and present annual and long-range financial plans in accordance with Sharp guidelines

Oversee the effort to remediate all unclaimed property risks by the implementation of best practices

Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, identifying trends, variances, and areas of improvement to enhance cost efficiency and profitability

Manage the documentation and testing of all financial processes in support of J-Sox (Sarbanes-Oxley)

Support the development of SAP requirements for finance and other key processes

Qualification

U.S. GAAPFinancial statement auditsCost accountingSAPFinancial planningBudget managementRevenue recognitionManufacturing experienceAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years related experience or equivalent required

Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Strong Computer skills in Windows based environment

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SAP enterprise resource planning software

Strong supervisory, interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills required

Possess general business knowledge and understanding of current business practices and trends

Manufacturing experience required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels across the organization

Strong ability to educate, influence, and inspire compliance at all levels of management