Director, Shared Services Accounting

Canon U.S.A., Inc.•Melville, NY

12h•$151,570 - $226,970•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Accounting, Shared Service, provides pivotal strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and consolidation processes for Canon USA, Inc. This role reports to the Sr Director of Shared Services Accounting. This role manages the SS Accounting Group and provides direction to the various Sales and Non Sales Divisions for the Monthly Close Process ensuring the timely and accurate transmission of Canon USA’s financial results to the Consolidation Group. The Director serves as a key technical accounting resource, driving strategy execution, Financial Policy development and updates to Financial Policies, SOX Controls, and daily accounting practices, thus ensuring accurate Financial Reporting, process improvements, and regulatory compliance across all Divisions within Canon USA, Inc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 10 years of related experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Extensive progressive experience in managing a corporate accounting group, with a proven track record of managing complex processes and multiple operating systems.
Minimum of several years managing accounting managers and staff.
A proven track record of managing, mentoring, and developing a team of senior accountants and managers.
Ability to act as the primary corporate liaison to Divisional Financial Management, and corporate Department heads such as Tax, Treasury, and other.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accountants, are required.
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting rules.
Working knowledge of large database Operating Systems such as Oracle R12
Experience using Oracle Hyperion
Advanced Excel.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus.
Experience with Oracle and/or SAP is preferred.
Audit experience in a public accounting firm(s) is highly preferred.
Experience serving as the main point of contact for external auditors to develop and defend technical accounting treatments processes.
Strong revenue recognition experience.
Lease Accounting experience is a plus.
IFRS knowledge is a plus
Google workspace experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage SS Accounting Department: Direct the daily accounting process for the SS Accounting Department. Manage staff and ensure daily accounting processes are performed on a timely basis, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance with all company Financial Policies and Practices. Provide training and guidance as needed.
Monthly Close : Ensure the monthly close is accurately completed and meets all deadlines (1.5 days), including the transmission of consolidated financial results to the Consolidations Group by the target time.
Group Guidance & Process Improvement: Establish and communicate reporting time-frames and requirements to all Divisions. Continuously drive closing process improvements across Canon USA.
Technical Compliance & Research: Act as the authoritative subject matter expert on accounting principles and financial reporting rules. Monitor new accounting pronouncements, update reporting requirements, and provide GAAP guidance to the Accounting Departments.
Financial and SOX Audits: Strategically manage all audit requests from both Internal and External Auditors (Financial and SOX), ensuring timely, accurate responses and comprehensive support. Maintain a strong control environment to ensure no material errors occur.
Strategic Leadership & Team Development: Direct the activities of multiple managers. Set team goals aligned with long-term organizational strategy, manage budgets, and oversee the selection, development, and evaluation of staff.