Director, Corporate Controller

AGC Electronics America•Hillsboro, OR

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Controller will manage the Accounting and Finance department for AGC Electronics America. Responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Responsible for statutory accounting and the preparation of financial statements as well as managerial reporting, analysis and budgeting. Assignments typically include overseeing accounting operations for assigned areas, conducting analysis of business operations and opportunities, and preparing forecasts and reports. Responsible for annual and intermediate (typically 5 year) budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Minimum 8+ years in an accounting role, with 4+ in an Assistant Controller or Controller Role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Deep knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
2+ years supervising others including managers with direct reports
Proficient in accounting software and its applications in finance and inventory management with 10+ years of experience working with ERP systems. Experience working with CloudSuite Industrial preferred.
Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
Strong knowledge of GAAP principles.
Excellent skills in financial report writing, ensuring clarity and accuracy in documentation.
Ability to perform detailed account analysis and general ledger reconciliation effectively.
Proven experience in corporate accounting with a focus on forecasting and budgeting processes.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, ensuring high-quality financial data management.
Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and present financial information clearly
Extreme attention to detail.
Organization, time management, and excellent communication skills.
Working knowledge of client billing and collections.
Analytical thinker with ability to effectively integrate/leverage technology to maximize the efficiency of the team’s processes.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred
Experience with CloudSuite Industrial 9 ERP strongly preferred.
T-SQL Proficiency: Intermediate skills with at least 5 years of experience to understand and manage internal accounting reports and datasets produced for management preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Finance and Accounting Department for AGC Electronics America
Management and effective execution of General Ledger, AP, AR, Inventory, Payroll, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting and Budgeting.
Produces accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
Communicate with Senior Management, AGC America, and Division Management in Japan regarding financial results and conditions.
Participate in Business planning and prepare projections of financial results and related cash flow.
Assure all accounting and reporting requirements are performed in a timely and accurate manner; including all applicable JSOX related F&A activities for AGCEA.
Maintain accounting and financial information systems which are adequate to meet the needs of AGC Electronics America, including all necessary financial controls.
Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and maintaining proper support records which comply with GAAP and tax requirements.
Provide monthly analysis of product cost, as well as recommendations for cost improvements and ideas to minimize inventory.
Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Monitors and confirm financial condition by conducting audits, providing information to external auditors.
Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; keeping up with potential legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
Manage and maintain department staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Motivates staff to achieve job results through individual performance and teamwork by effectively motivating, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance results.
Utilizes for all accounting functions, including financial management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks.
Utilizes advanced technical skills and software skills to create and manage reports, including custom financial analyses and ad hoc reporting.