Associate Director-Accounting

Fujifilm•College Station, TX

About The Position

The Accounting Manager leads FUJIFILM Biotechnology-Texas site's accounting operations to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with Group accounting principles and applicable standards. The role establishes and strengthens internal controls (J-SOX aligned), owns SAP accounting processes, and drives standardization and automation across record-to-report, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay. The manager develops and directs an accounting team to meet objectives, partners with FP&A and business leaders to provide actionable insights, and ensures audit readiness through disciplined policy, documentation, and governance.

Requirements

Ability to communicate complex technical accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive performance, influence outcomes, and lead in a collaborative environment.
Strong project management, organization, and prioritization; delivers results with urgency and attention to detail.
High ownership, proactive problem-solving, and sound financial judgment; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Data-driven; comfortable with ERP/BI tools and driving automation and standardization.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including public company or complex, multi-entity environments; OR
Master’s degree (e.g., MS Accounting or MBA) preferred and 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including public company or complex, multi-entity environments.
4+ years of people management experience leading teams.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or comparable ERP required.
Demonstrated experience with J-SOX/internal controls, external audits, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Prior experience driving process standardization and automation in record-to-report.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant license highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close; prepare/review journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and variance analyses to meet defined close calendars and reporting requirements.
Implement, document, and improve internal controls and accounting policies (J-SOX aligned); monitor control performance, remediate deficiencies, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Coordinate external audits and support tax/audit requests; compile PBCs, liaise with auditors, and minimize audit adjustments; support grants and regulatory reporting, as applicable.
Manage, coach, and develop accounting staff; set objectives, delegate work, provide feedback, and foster cross-training/coverage to strengthen team capability and succession.
Oversee core accounting processes (AP, AR, cash management, inventory, revenue recognition, fixed assets, payroll accounting); ensure timely billing, collections, disbursements, capitalization, depreciation, and cash forecast support.
Partner with FP&A and business leaders to deliver executive-ready analyses, dashboards, and KPIs; support budgets/forecasts and performance management.
Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition and applicable standards; maintain standardized accounting records for audit readiness and continuous improvement.
Establish efficient, effective, and standardized processes; drive automation and data integrity in SAP; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Review journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy adherence.
Lead and support ad hoc analysis and special projects; respond to cross-functional requests with urgency and quality.
Other job duties as needed.