Senior Accounting Manager

Hitachi•Holland, MI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Senior Accounting Manager in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life. Location Type: This is an onsite role and can be located in Holland, MI or Auburn Hills, MI. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a multi-entity automation organization. This role manages a team of accounting professionals and has end-to-end ownership of the general ledger, trial balance, and monthly close process. The Senior Accounting Manager will ensure strong policy compliance, accurate financial reporting and timely support for FP&A and business leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
10+ years of general accounting experience, POC method and people management preferred
Proven ability to enforce policies while maintaining positive business relationships
Strong leadership and coaching abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective management and organizational skills
High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large, multi-entity organization
ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Epicor, or similar)
Tax Experience
Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

Own the general ledger and trial balance, ensuring accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data
Oversee journal entry preparation, review, and approval
Ensure proper classification and accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis (JSOX, Hitachi, and EY auditing)
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting standards
Lead the monthly close process for local level entity results. Ensuring timely and accurate financial results
Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve variances
Coordinate close activities across multiple entity leads to meet reporting close deadlines
Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations managers to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
Serve as the key AP point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements
Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals
Enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistently across the organization
Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the accounting team
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement (OneJR)
Work closely with multiple departments across the business, including FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Treasury
Serve as a key accounting partner for business initiatives, system implementations, and process improvement projects
Leverage strong project management skills to lead and execute accounting-related initiatives