Director, Consolidations

Director, Consolidations

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Location:

US-NY-Melville

Workstyle:
Hybrid – full time position with three days in office per week and option to work from home the remaining days (unless business need requires otherwise). Work schedules may change based on business needs.

Anticipated salary range: $151,570 – $226,970.

• Global Consolidations & Reporting:
  Direct the end-to-end consolidation of all subsidiaries. Prepare statutory consolidated financial statements, disclosures, and internal/external financial reporting in strict accordance with GAAP.
• Parent Company & Executive Liaison:
  Ensure accurate and timely transmission of consolidated financial results to Canon Inc. and present analytical reports to Canon USA top management.
• Group Guidance & Process Improvement:
  Establish and communicate reporting time‑frames and requirements to all group companies. Continuously drive closing process improvements across the Americas.
• Technical Compliance & Research:
  Serve as subject‑matter expert on accounting principles and financial reporting rules. Monitor new accounting pronouncements, update reporting requirements, and provide GAAP guidance to all group companies.
• Lease Portfolio Management:
  Oversee booking, tracking, and reporting of leases across all group companies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Systems & Audit Oversight:
  Maintain the Hyperion EPM consolidations system, oversee the Chart of Accounts (COA) and structural mapping to Canon Inc., and manage and review financial audits for corporate 401K and CAP plans.
• Strategic Leadership & Team Development:
  Direct activities of multiple managers. Set team goals aligned with long‑term strategy, manage budgets, and oversee selection, development, and evaluation of staff.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 12 years of related experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; MBA a plus.
• Extensive progressive experience in corporate accounting with proven track record of managing complex multi‑entity consolidations at a leadership level.
• Audit experience with a public accounting firm highly preferred; experience serving as main point of contact for external auditors to defend technical accounting treatments and consolidation processes.
• Minimum of several years managing financial managers and directing a sub‑division or functional area across multiple subsidiaries.
• Proven track record of managing, mentoring, and developing a team of senior analysts, managers, and international accounting teams.
• Ability to act as primary corporate liaison to regional controllers, outsourced international accounting providers, and corporate pillars such as Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting rules, and statutory disclosure requirements.
• Mastery of inter‑company eliminations, equity roll‑forwards, non‑controlling interests, and top‑side adjustments.
• Advanced, hands‑on proficiency with Hyperion EPM (or equivalent enterprise consolidation systems), including COA management and mapping.
• Experience using Oracle Hyperion and Oracle R12, advanced Excel.
• Google Workspace experience a plus.
• Lease accounting experience managing the booking and reporting of complex lease portfolios is a plus.
• Familiarity with IFRS and its application within a global parent‑subsidiary framework is highly advantageous.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.