Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance

Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance, Woodland Park, NJ

Maxell Corporation of America is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance to join our Accounting Team in Woodland Park, NJ. This role will play a critical role in managing the financial close process, overseeing daily accounting operations, and supporting financial reporting to senior management and our Japan-based parent company.
This position is based on-site in Woodland Park, NJ.

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process, ensuring all costs are accurately recorded.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and maintain the general ledger.
• Partner closely with the Vice President, Accounting & Finance to prepare financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for Senior Management and the Japan-based parent company.
• Respond to inquiries and reporting requests from the parent company.
• Supervise and support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Ensure departmental deadlines and compliance requirements are consistently met.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations for accounting staff.
• Generate financial and business reports for management review.
• Prepare and process sales tax reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting activities.li>
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations and reporting.
• Serve as a primary liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including management or supervisory experience a must.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial close processes, and financial reporting
• Experience working with Japan-based parent companies. Bilingual proficiency in Japanese a plus.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing accounting staff.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, Word & Power Point. Microsoft D365, Power BI and Report Designer experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Maxell is a globally recognized technology company established in the United States in 1969, with a long-standing legacy of innovation and quality. With a strong presence across both consumer and OEM markets, Maxell designs and manufactures a diverse portfolio of products including headphones and consumer accessories, batteries, recording media, optical components, and automotive lenses. Supported by decades of engineering expertise and patented technologies, Maxell delivers high-performance solutions to partners and consumers worldwide while continuing to evolve in today’s global technology landscape.

Salary Range:$100K to $120K depending on experience

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Maxell Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.