Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Finance & Accounting Manager
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAlpine Electronics of America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems. They are seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations while leading a team of accountants and collaborating with other departments to support operational goals.
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Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial consolidation reports for the parent company in Japan, including reclassifications from GAAP to J-GAAP
Manage the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies to maintain accuracy and consistency in financial statements
Support J-SOX compliance through regular testing and documentation, and assist with external audit coordination and internal control reviews
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, revenue and expense recognition, and transaction accuracy
Supervise the Accounts Payable function, ensuring appropriate controls over vendor payments, cash management, and related processes
Review and approve reconciliations, schedules, and journal entries prepared by accounting staff
Identify and correct discrepancies or posting errors in collaboration with relevant departments
Lead and support a team of accountants by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing training on systems, procedures, and best practices
Conduct performance evaluations, offer feedback and coaching, and support employee development plans
Promote adherence to departmental timelines, policies, and quality standards through clear communication and goal setting
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and perform ongoing monitoring of actual performance versus budget
Analyze financial results to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement
Propose and help implement cost-saving and process enhancement initiatives
Partner with IT to test and implement updates or enhancements to financial systems and tools
Recommend and help implement improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls
Ensure documentation is up to date and reflects current best practices and compliance requirements
Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Customer Service, Warehouse) to ensure accurate financial integration and support operational goals
Act as a point of contact for finance-related inquiries and support interdepartmental process alignment
Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion, particularly with access to sensitive company and personnel information
All other duties as assigned
Ensure punctual attendance per the defined work schedule and comply with the attendance policy for time reporting, break periods, and overtime if applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
Five to seven years of work experience in accounting
Automotive manufacturing experience
Supervisory / management experience
Global company and multi-currency operation experience
Valid U.S. driver's license required
Proven leadership, team management, and team-building skills, including experience with remote teams
Ability to foster trust, collaboration, and positive relationships across departments
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels
Strong independent work ethic and team-oriented mindset
Proficiency in SAP ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP required; IFRS and Japanese GAAP preferred)
Working knowledge of taxation principles and compliance
Solid understanding of financial concepts, ratios, and accounting principles
Strong financial and analytical abilities with high attention to detail
Advanced problem-solving and professional judgment capabilities
Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and recommend effective solutions
Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently
Strong decision-making abilities to drive optimal outcomes
Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Persistent in obtaining critical information and meeting deadlines
Preferred
Public accounting experience or a CPA title is preferred
IFRS and Japanese GAAP preferred
Company
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., is the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, founded in 1978.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase