Hitachi
Overview Finance Director role at Hitachi America, Ltd., based in Santa Clara, CA. Division: Corporate Finance & Accounting. Status: Regular, Full-Time.
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. Summary: Hitachi America, Ltd. located in Santa Clara, CA has an opening for a Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and reporting. This role requires excellent leadership skills and cross-functional collaboration to drive accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the organization. Responsibilities
Partner with division/department leaders to develop budget/forecast and provide insights through variance analysis and KPI tracking. Oversee the financial close processes including reviewing and controlling department expenses and fundings to ensure financial integrity and reasonableness. Lead and coordinate with multiple US entities to prepare Hitachi America US consolidated financial statements for consolidated tax return preparation purposes. Stay updated on new accounting standards and ensure their proper implementation. Monitor IFRS to identify any potential impact of new pronouncements. Provide guidance on complex accounting issues including position memos, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and contract evaluation. Support periodic review of the accounting policy manual and ensure it is up to date with internal processes; maintain and improve internal controls to ensure compliance with JSOX requirements. Support annual financial audits and provide all necessary documentation to the auditor and internal audits (every three to four years). Review annual renewal applications of insurance programs (general liabilities, cyber, etc.). Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting and reporting professionals. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the department. Continuously evaluate and enhance processes, tools and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy and scalability. Implement best practices and automation solutions where appropriate while ensuring consistency of accounting practice across the organization. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting/finance. 15 years of experience in accounting/finance. CPA is highly preferred. Experience in financial consolidation. Strong technical and analytical skills including full knowledge of IFRS/GAAP. People management experience in finance & accounting operations is highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Power Automate, Power Query and Power BI are a plus. Knowledge and experience with ERP systems; SAP S4/HANA is a plus. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Independent self-starter; ability to handle multi-tasks, follow-up, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Our Values & Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We value Japanese heritage and the Hitachi Spirit: Wa (Harmony, Trust, Respect) and Makoto (Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of the request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. Summary: Hitachi America, Ltd. located in Santa Clara, CA has an opening for a Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and reporting. This role requires excellent leadership skills and cross-functional collaboration to drive accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the organization. Responsibilities
Partner with division/department leaders to develop budget/forecast and provide insights through variance analysis and KPI tracking. Oversee the financial close processes including reviewing and controlling department expenses and fundings to ensure financial integrity and reasonableness. Lead and coordinate with multiple US entities to prepare Hitachi America US consolidated financial statements for consolidated tax return preparation purposes. Stay updated on new accounting standards and ensure their proper implementation. Monitor IFRS to identify any potential impact of new pronouncements. Provide guidance on complex accounting issues including position memos, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and contract evaluation. Support periodic review of the accounting policy manual and ensure it is up to date with internal processes; maintain and improve internal controls to ensure compliance with JSOX requirements. Support annual financial audits and provide all necessary documentation to the auditor and internal audits (every three to four years). Review annual renewal applications of insurance programs (general liabilities, cyber, etc.). Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting and reporting professionals. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the department. Continuously evaluate and enhance processes, tools and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy and scalability. Implement best practices and automation solutions where appropriate while ensuring consistency of accounting practice across the organization. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting/finance. 15 years of experience in accounting/finance. CPA is highly preferred. Experience in financial consolidation. Strong technical and analytical skills including full knowledge of IFRS/GAAP. People management experience in finance & accounting operations is highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Power Automate, Power Query and Power BI are a plus. Knowledge and experience with ERP systems; SAP S4/HANA is a plus. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Independent self-starter; ability to handle multi-tasks, follow-up, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Our Values & Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We value Japanese heritage and the Hitachi Spirit: Wa (Harmony, Trust, Respect) and Makoto (Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of the request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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