The Controller (Japanese Bilingual) ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Executes necessary tasks relating to accounting issues. Shares all information and works together with related departments. You are responsible for assessing business expenses, preparing optimized budget plans, and conducting monthly and yearly closings. Duties include reviewing financial records, researching market rates for key business costs, and adjusting the ledger to accurately reflect balance sheets. You will be responsible for maintaining all procedures and controls related to the company's financial accounts. The Controller collaborates with other accountants and financial staff to provide support to executives and department heads who establish goals and budgets for the organization.
Major Responsibilities
Collecting and analyzing data about operational costs
Setting standard costs of manufactured goods
Developing and analyzing cost standards
Carrying out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis
Establishing costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping, etc.
Performing account reconciliations
Preparing audit reports and presenting findings to management
Recommending changes to processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit
Advising executives and management on appropriate costing based on financial data
Managing the balance sheet and accounting books
Supporting other accountants with invoicing and capital expenditures
Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of activities such as raw materials, inventory, and labor
Analyzing cost audits and preparing reports
Closing monthly financial statements with senior management’s review and approval
Ensuring statements are produced timely and in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Reconciling all balance sheet accounts for review and approval
Monitoring bank accounts, sales, inventory, and manufacturing reports daily
Verifying all negotiables, ACH, and wire transfers prepared by AP with supporting documentation
Analyzing financial statements in detail
Analyzing all expenses and expenditures
Occasionally visiting the manufacturing facility
Supporting cycle count implementation in the production area
Analyzing CapEx profitability for investments with management’s review and approval
Working on and analyzing company projects and budgets
Supporting financial audits
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, and inventory software
Advanced Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical aptitude
Excellent communication skills with ability to report and share key topics
Self-motivated, flexible team player able to work under pressure
Highly organized
Capable of presenting reports using PowerPoint or similar tools
Able to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Other Duties
Preparation of additional materials as needed, such as forecasting and financial reports for related stakeholders
To apply please send resume to abutterfield@pasona.com