Director of Finance

Description

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 Director of Finance in Auburn Hills, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is an onsite role in Auburn Hills, MI.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.

• In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.

• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.

• Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.

• Manage cash flow and treasury for annual, quarterly, and monthly forecasts and actuals.

• Verify payroll amounts and adjustments and manage issues if they transpire.

• Proactively manage credit control for customers and vendors, working with sales and purchasing.

• Manage internal and external audits.

• Oversee grants and tax abatement management, including presenting to government for requests and clarifications.

• Support ERP implementation, working toward a goal of one ERP system, and guide the alignment to one process in accounting and consolidation.

• Manage corporate insurance and risk.

• Oversee leases and IFRS 16 compliance.

• Calculate and report sales commissions.

• Ensure workpaper completion and reconciliation within each entity and at the corporate level.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You'll Bring:

• Over 10 years of proven accounting experience.

• At least 5 years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance controller.

• Professional accounting certifications, including CMA, CGA, or CA.

• CPA designation is highly preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP).

• Strong understanding of economic and banking processes.

• Advanced proficiency in detailed financial data analysis.

• Proven experience in payroll management, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes.

• Exemplary track record in financial project management.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or firms that do not have a current mutual service agreement in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered property of JR Automation, and JR Automation will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers or any member of our organization. Additionally, if you do have an MSA in place, you may not submit resumes without an explicit invitation to support a search.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.