Sr Manager, Accounting - Americas Corporate Office & AR

Mitsubishi Electric US•Cypress, CA

25d

About The Position

Mitsubishi Electric US (MEUS) is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead key accounting and financial planning activities within the Americas Corporate Office (ACO) Shared Services organization. The role is responsible for month-end closing, reporting and budgeting for the ACO business unit; intercompany accounting; accounts receivable for MEUS and other companies as a shared service; and consolidation of the MEUS Business Plan. The position oversees general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, compliance, intercompany accounting and reporting support, accounts receivable operations, benefit allocations, and payroll-related accounts. It leads ACO budgeting and forecasting and coordinates the annual MEUS Business Plan consolidation. The role also prepares executive reports and financial analyses, drives process improvements and SAP S/4HANA enhancements, supports internal controls and audits, and develops one direct report while leading cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
5+ years of leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, intercompany accounting, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
Experience with ERP systems.
Advanced Excel, financial analysis, and business partnering skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, settlements, and consolidated reporting support across multiple Mitsubishi Electric entities.
Oversee accounts receivable operations, including intercompany billing, cash application, and cash posting.
Manage periodic group benefit allocations, reconcile related accounts, and ensure accurate allocation of benefit costs across business units and U.S. affiliates.
Monitor and reconcile payroll-related accounts, investigate variances, and ensure accurate recording.
Lead the annual ACO budget process and periodic forecasting activities, including headcount and expense planning.
Coordinate and consolidate the annual MEUS Business Plan, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, headcount, and capital expenditure submissions from business units.
Prepare executive management reports, financial analyses, and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and SAP S/4HANA enhancements.
Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and coordinate audit support activities.
Develop and coach one direct report while leading cross-functional initiatives across Finance, Treasury, Tax, Credit, and business unit organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.