Accounting Manager

Skills: japanese, accounting, accounting manager, compliance, MS Office About the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity: Join a dynamic organization in the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry focused on producing high-quality components for automotive customers worldwide. This role offers the chance to lead the accounting function within a manufacturing environment, support cross-border operations, and influence financial controls and reporting processes. The position is ideal for a bilingual accounting leader who can combine technical accounting expertise with Japanese language capability to support international stakeholders. Responsibilities: Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including month-end and year-end close processes. Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payroll, utilities, and general ledger maintenance. Perform cash forecasting, treasury functions, budgeting support, and variance analysis of revenue and expenditures. Maintain fixed asset reconciliations, capital asset activity, debt activity, and trust account statement reconciliations. Coordinate and complete annual audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies, laws, and regulations. Develop and improve accounting systems, procedures, and controls; recommend corrective actions to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Assign projects, direct accounting staff, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting to management. Must-Have Skills: Proven experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, or Finance Manager in a manufacturing or similar environment. BS degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with accounting software and databases. Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, standards, laws, and regulations. Ability to manipulate large datasets and produce accurate financial reports and reconciliations. Business working proficiency in Japanese and English (read, write, and basic conversation) to support cross-border communication. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop accounting staff. Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience in motor vehicle parts manufacturing or automotive supply chain accounting. Familiarity with ERP systems used in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics). Experience with cash forecasting models and treasury management in a multi-entity environment. Exposure to international accounting standards or multinational consolidation processes. Certifications such as CPA or equivalent accounting accreditation. #J-18808-Ljbffr