Corporate/Technical Accounting Manager (Santa Clara, CA-Hybrid)

Life at AESC US encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our products and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive.

About AESC US LLC

AESC US is a world-leading battery technology company headquartered in Japan and committed to research, development, design, manufacture and sales of high-power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. Envision AESC has 4,000 employees and 10 production plants in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., China and France. For the past 12 years, Envision AESC has produced high-performance, extended range batteries for more than seven-hundred thousand electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of “zero critical battery malfunction.” In June 2021, AESC US was again named on the “Global Tier 1 Battery Companies” list by Benchmark, a leading U.K.-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.

AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at envision-aesc.com/us

AESC US is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill an opening for a Corporate-Technical Accounting Manager based in Santa Clara, CA.

JOB TITLE: CORPORATE/TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

YOUR MISSION:
 
 Responsible for Cash flow statement, hedge accounting, lease accounting, accounting policies and technical accounting research, general accounting activities, review of financial statements related reporting schedules, review of close items and supporting audit and reviews from external auditors. Administers approved accounting practices throughout the company to assure that financial reports accurately reflect the conditions of the business and provide reliable information for effective operations. ERP system improvements and new system integrations.
 
A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Responsible for reviewing financial statement accounting records as well as account reconciliations.
• Responsible for performing technical accounting research under IFRS or US GAPP for various accounting topics, including but not limited to hedge accounting, lease accounting, cost accounting, loans, investment, etc.
• Responsible for Cash flow statement
• Responsible for annual, quarterly, and monthly consolidated close items.
• Responsible for global standardization of accounting policy, process and system setup.
• Responsible for coordination with various regions and entities within the company to gather financial data and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Support US monthly and quarterly close
• Oversees the maintenance of the company’s consolidated general ledger.
• Review financial statements related schedules and packages for consolidation and consolidated financial reporting.
• Maintains oversight within the Company for the accuracy and compliance of accounting transactions and processes.
• Makes appropriate decisions concerning the accounting treatment of financial transactions for forecasting and budgeting purposes. 
• Cooperates with external auditors to audit accounting procedures and reports.
• Collaborates with the Internal Controls team to conduct periodical self-audits of internal systems and procedures. Works with Internal Controls to improve process controls and efficiency.
• Plans and coordinates organizational activities, establishing priorities to meet the designated deadlines, goals and objectives.
   

MUST-HAVES:

• Four-year college degree in a finance or accounting related field or relevant accounting education. CPA and big 4 experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS or US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Preferred SAP System experience
• Preferred Accounting, consolidation and reporting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills and Required Software Experience:

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

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