Manager, Accounting

Job Summary

The Manager, Accounting oversees the day‑to‑day operations of their specific accounting department within DENSO ensuring:
1) efficient and accurate execution of accounting tasks and transactions related to General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Inventory and Costing, and Cash Management;
2) accurate and timely financial reporting, management reporting, and related analyses;
3) compliance with Company Accounting policies and procedures and IFRS, and
4) personnel management activities.

• Manage the day‑to‑day accounting operations for assigned group company locations including the following areas (as applicable to specific group company locations): general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory and costing, cash management, account reconciliations and financial close.
• Prepare management / KPI reporting, financial reporting, and related variance analyses.
• Assist with budgeting and shared service allocations at the group company level.
• Maintain compliance with company Accounting Policies and IFRS. Work to establish and maintain common standardized accounting procedures, collaborating with Managers/Senior Managers/Leadership at other group company locations across North America.
• Support external and internal audits, including providing supporting documentation and responding to audit findings.
• Maintain a high standard of balance sheet accuracy through preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, striving for no exceptions and therefore reducing risk.

• Manage and develop direct team members, including training and performance reviews.
• Assist in developing individual team member annual goals and objectives, including year‑end assessment.

• Review end‑to‑end processes to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in implementation of automation initiatives and or new financial system tools, including end‑to‑end testing and related documentation.
• Support ad‑hoc projects as requested.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required. Master's degree in accounting, finance, MBA or related field preferred. CPA or CMA is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role required.
• Automotive, manufacturing, or mobility‑related industry experience preferred. Experience working at a public accounting firm in an assurance, or similar, line of practice preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP, internal controls, and financial close and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead and develop a team.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results‑orientation.
• Customer service skills to display a service‑oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced experience with ERP/financial systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills; ability to investigate, analyze, and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible.
• General understanding of local and state compliance requirements (payroll, property, sales, tax).
• Ability to set and maintain both short‑ and long‑term objectives.

Salary $120,000-$150,000.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries:
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing