Accounting Manager

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Job Summary

Motion Control Engineering (MCE) has enjoyed a history of innovation, rapid growth and success. One of the early pioneers in the development of non-proprietary elevator controls, MCE is now the largest and most successful independent elevator control manufacturer in the world. In 2012, MCE became part of Nidec Corporation which is the World’s leading manufacturer of motors ranging from small precision to Ultra-size Motors. MCE’s elevator control products move people daily in tens of thousands of buildings around the world. Some of the most notable and recognizable buildings include the Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, The US Capitol Building, The US Supreme Court Building. MCE’s elevator control products also exist in thousands of buildings in universities, hospitals, shopping malls, housing projects, office buildings, etc. MCE is also the leading company in Nidec’s Global Elevator Solutions Group which serves the markets outside North America.
The key to our success is our people, technology and quality. MCE’s people have a variety of educational achievement levels and work experiences, and represent a broad cultural diversity.
The opportunities you will find at MCE are limited only by your desire to grow and succeed.

Job Description

Role Overview
The Manager, Accounting leads a team responsible for day‑to‑day accounting activities such as general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, close processes, and financial reporting support. The role ensures consistent application of accounting policies, maintains effective internal controls, and supports audits and compliance requirements.
This position balances operational execution, people leadership, and continuous process improvement and serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Finance, Operations, and external auditors.
The role typically reports to a Senior Manager, Accounting, Controller, or Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff
Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular feedback and reviews
Allocate workload, prioritize tasks, and ensure adequate coverage during close cycles
Support onboarding, training, and succession planning within the accounting team

Accounting Operations & Close Management

Oversee daily accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and timely
Resolve complex accounting issues and review team deliverables

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS (as applicable), company policies, and internal controls
Review account reconciliations and financial analyses for accuracy and completeness
Support preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting
Ensure documentation supports audit and regulatory requirements

Internal Controls & Audit Support

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
Support internal and external audits, including responses to audit requests
Identify control gaps and support remediation and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with SOX or other regulatory frameworks, where applicable

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy
Support automation, system enhancements, or ERP initiatives
Standardize procedures and promote best practices across the team
Monitor KPIs related to close quality, timeliness, and reconciliation health

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and shared services teams
Support business initiatives requiring accounting input or analysis
Communicate accounting policies and requirements clearly to stakeholders
Escalate risks or issues with clear analysis and recommendations


Scope & Impact

Manages a team of accounting professionals or senior accountants
Impact is at the department or functional level
Decisions affect financial accuracy, compliance, audit outcomes, and management reporting
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