Manager, Accounting & Finance (Japanese/English Bilingual)

JBT Americas•Torrance, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This bilingual (Japanese English), hybrid position is responsible for the overall management of Finance & Accounting functions. Duties include overseeing the monthly and annual closing process, preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports, and ensuring the financial integrity of JTB Hawaii.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possesses 7 years of experience or equivalent skills, in own expertise.
Possesses sufficient knowledge and skills to perform work on his/her own and provides guidance to team members.
Possesses sufficient knowledge in the area of own expertise, as well as the market, competition, regulatory issues and how they impact the JTB business.
Speaks, reads and writes fluently in Japanese language.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the monthly and annual closing process.
Preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
Ensuring the financial integrity of JTB Hawaii.
Performs month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing.
Prepares quarterly balance sheet and consolidated P&L Fluctuation Analysis.
Performs monthly expense variance analysis.
Performs consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations including foreign currency accounting.
Ensures accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies.
Manages Fixed Assets.
Performs balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
Prepares various local tax returns.
Interfaces with management in various departments, including JTB Americas, JTB headquarters in Japan.
Analyzes and generates consolidate financial statements to provide financial data of the all-group subsidiaries within the JTB Hawaii group to respond to variety of inquiries from the headquarters in Japan.
Prepares reports for the headquarters in Japan as well as the subsidiaries; responds to various inquiries from these entities.
Works with outside auditors to review credits and liabilities.
Prepares corporate minutes and relevant financial documents and materials.
Performs management function within a department, a business unit, a branch/sales office or a region. Ensures that all policies and procedures are developed and that business plan strategies, timelines, goals, etc. are monitored and followed.
Responsible for maximizing revenue and effectively managing costs, labor and cash control.
Formulates sales goals that correspond to budgets and meet corporate goals.
Coordinates planning, operations and sales in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Company.
Forecasts, prepares and monitors the budgeting process.
Attends meetings and/or confers with the Company's executive members to review current status and conditions of the departmental/divisional achievement and discusses required changes in goals or objectives.
Develops, reviews and improves operational procedures, systems and controls to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Reviews, controls and monitors departmental accounts payables and receivables.
Delegates and advises departmental staff regarding the Company's corporate philosophy "The JTB Way," corporate compliance standards, the JTB Group Codes of Conduct, and other business practices.
Motivates, develops and mentors employees for improved job performance.
Conducts hiring interviews, performance reviews, and disciplinary meetings personally or through subordinates, and makes departmental personnel decisions through consultation with the Human Resources department.
Ensures that health and safety standards are maintained and in compliance with the company policies and government regulations.
Reports to, communicates and consults with upper management as required. Prepares written reports, as necessary.
Monitors and reviews employees' work activities through individual meetings, departmental and group meetings to ensure that all activities are proceeding smoothly as planned.
Sets individual performance goals in accordance with the established departmental sales goals, communicates expectations, monitors and corrects employee performance if necessary.
Reviews market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, discount rates, products and services offered.
Directs and/or coordinates job activities by establishing and assigning tasks, accounts, territories, quotas, and goals to staff members or other team members.
Meets with business partners, assisting staff members with maintaining relationships, negotiating and closing deals, terms and conditions.
Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition.
Preparing past due accounts reports.
Motivates, develops and mentors employees for improved job performance.
Controls and approves employees' time off schedules and overtime work, if necessary.
Conducts hiring interviews, performance reviews, and disciplinary meetings and makes departmental personnel decision, if necessary, through consultation of the Human Resources department.
Follows company policies and procedures regarding management duties.
Communicates with departmental staff regarding the Company's corporate philosophy "The JTB Way," corporate compliance standards, the JTB Group Codes of Conduct, and other business practices.
Reports to, communicates and consults with upper management. Prepares written reports, as necessary.
Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by your superiors.
Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
Reports all irregular issues and problems to your superiors for solution.
Maintains good communication with your superiors, office staff members and outside contacts.
Complies with all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.