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Senior Manager, Administration & Strategy \u2013 Manufacturing | Japanese Bilingual<\/h2>\n

Location:<\/strong> Kansas City, MO<\/span><\/p>\n

Employment Type:<\/strong> Full-Time \/ Exempt<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Position Summary:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A global manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Administration & Strategy to join its Kansas City operation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role oversees key back-office functions including Finance & Accounting, IT, and Procurement, while supporting financial planning, profitability improvement, business process optimization, and mid-term business strategy. The position also works closely with senior management in the U.S. and Japan. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Oversee Finance & Accounting, IT, and Procurement functions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and closing activities.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Manage P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, OpEx, and CapEx planning.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Develop KPIs and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Partner with the Plant Manager on business and financial strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Lead business process improvement, ERP, and organizational optimization initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Collaborate with U.S. and Japan headquarters and cross-functional teams.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Provide leadership and direction to the Finance & Accounting team. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Supervisory Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Directly supervise the Accounting Manager and accounting team and provide overall direction, coaching, and support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Qualifications:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • 10+ years of business experience, including financial management, managerial accounting, or controlling.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Proficient Japanese language skills are required.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Experience with business process improvement, ERP, or operational transformation.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Leadership and people-management experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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