Group Controller

The Group Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day financial operations of the Business Group, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This role oversees general, cost, and project accounting functions while managing a team of accounting professionals. What You’ll Do Lead Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day financial activities for the Business Group, including general, cost, and project accounting. Drive Accurate Reporting: Manage month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate results and compliance with company standards. Own the Audit Process: Coordinate and manage quarterly and annual external audits, preparing documentation and serving as the primary liaison with auditors. Deliver Strategic Insights: Develop and present internal financial reports and analysis that provide leadership with clear visibility into operating performance. Ensure Regulatory Readiness: Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for external stakeholders, including government agencies and tax partners. Build High-Performing Teams: Lead, coach, and develop Accounting staff through training, cross-training, performance feedback, and career development. Strengthen Financial Controls: Maintain the Business Group’s system of accounts to ensure accurate tracking of all transactions and assets. Champion Compliance: Partner with Corporate Internal Audit to enhance inventory and fixed asset controls and support JSox and process documentation requirements. Establish Best Practices: Ensure adherence to GAAP while developing and refining accounting policies and procedures. Manage Financial Risk: Quantify foreign exchange exposure and ensure exchange contracts comply with hedge accounting requirements. Enable Business Planning: Lead the consolidation and preparation of financial plans in collaboration with operating divisions. Bridge Accounting & Technology: Serve as the key interface between Accounting and IT to support ERP systems and drive process improvements. Guide Trade Compliance: Lead the Business Group on importing programs and compliance initiatives, including Drawback, C-TPAT, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). What You’ll Bring Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Proven Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Accounting Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Systems Acumen: Strong experience with ERP platforms and manufacturing financial processes. Analytical Strength: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Executive Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Leadership Impact: Demonstrated success building, developing, and leading high-performing teams. Digital Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and complex spreadsheet analysis. Why MEPPI? At MEPPI, you’ll be part of a team committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As a member of Mitsubishi Electric’s global organization, you’ll help deliver mission-critical power solutions that support data centers, infrastructure, and essential services across North America — all within a collaborative, growth-focused environment. About Us Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leading provider of power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display solutions in North America. Join us and become part of a global organization shaping the future of energy and transportation. Equal Opportunity Employer MEPPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair and equitable consideration for all candidates. Notice to Agencies and Search Firms MEPPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this position. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is n ot accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. e mployee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc . No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.