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Johnson Health Tech North America

Accounting Manager

Johnson Health Tech North America, Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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We are seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations while actively performing budgeting, forecasting, and accounting work within a swiftly expanding business segment. The role manages all aspects of financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Job Type Full‑time

Position Overview The Accounting Manager will work closely with IT, Sales, Operations, HR, and other business units to provide financial insights and support business decisions. This role reports to parent/international accounting teams in Japan and Taiwan, requiring strong collaboration and the ability to work across time zones at times. The ideal candidate must have SAP experience, a strong accounting background, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. This position supervises AP and AR staff and is a hands‑on leadership role that directly impacts financial operations.

Responsibilities Accounting

Actively perform month‑end and year‑end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.

Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.

Review and implement new financial policies in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.

Ensure financial and other transactions are reported timely and accurately in financial statements.

Review and implement new financial policies.

Completes and manages the month‑end close process.

Supports financial improvement processes.

Maintain monthly journal entries.

Primary person supporting internal and external annual audits, tax, and review processes.

Responsible for intercompany account reconciliation.

Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost‑effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, including opening/closing of accounts, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments.

Responsible for tax reporting and tax compliance, including sales tax.

Reporting

Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.

Ensure reported results comply with GAAP/IFRS as well as in compliance with corporate standards.

Work closely with Japan and Taiwan accounting teams to ensure reporting alignment and compliance.

Maintain and create reports as needed.

Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

Oversee AP and AR functions while also processing transactions as needed.

Ensure timely invoice payments, expense reporting, and collections.

Monitor and manage cash flow, credit terms, and outstanding receivables.

Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting

Develop and maintain annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with business units.

Analyze actual results and budget/forecast variances, providing insights and recommendations.

Work with department heads to control costs and optimize financial performance.

Analysis

Supports business analysis to identify financial and business trends designed to mitigate risk.

Provides recommendations to improve business and financial performance.

Develop procedures to improve financial practices.

Facilitate business and financial improvement within the organization.

SAP & Process Improvement

Utilize SAP for accounting processes, reporting, and financial analysis.

Identify and implement efficiency improvements in accounting workflows.

Serve as the key contact for SAP finance‑related matters.

Management

Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members.

Responsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and development of supporting accounting team members.

Conduct regular check‑ins with direct reports for performance management and coaching.

Drive team to succeed in reaching productivity and quality goals to meet/exceed customer need.

Marginal Job Functions

Other projects as assigned.

Requirements Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Additional education, such as MBA or CPA, a plus.

Experience

5+ years of hands‑on, progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Preferred experience with managing the process, development, and implementation of internal controls.

Prior experience working with international teams preferred.

Experience with a publicly traded company preferred.

Other Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, Vlookup).

Strong system skills – experience with SAP mandatory.

Experience with Concur and Adaptive Insights preferred.

Firm analytical skills to understand business drivers that link operational performance to financial results.

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, able to clearly communicate financial information in an easy‑to‑understand manner at multiple levels and functions within the business.

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Industry experience with a focus on direct and/or wholesale distribution preferred.

Occasional travel required.

Benefits We offer an excellent compensation package and team‑oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

Health & Dental Insurance

Company‑paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off benefits

Product discounts

Wellness programs

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

Salary Description $100,000 to $135,000 annually based on experience.

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