Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nitto, Inc. is hiring a Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting – Americas to lead accounting operations for an assigned entity and transition activities into its Shared Service Center model. The role will help expand and standardize shared services across the Americas, strengthen controls, and support accounting, tax, treasury, and process improvement work.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end accounting operations for an assigned operating entity, including monthly and annual close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls
- Manage the transition of responsibilities from external temporary accounting support and embed processes within the SSC operating model
- Identify and remediate control weaknesses and execution gaps through structured action plans, clear ownership, and evidence‑based routines
- Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for local management and headquarters
- Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Nitto Group Accounting Rules, applicable statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal policies
- Coordinate audits and support remediation of audit findings with strong documentation and follow‑through
- Partner with the Director to design, execute, and continuously refine the Americas SSC roadmap
- Lead and coordinate shared accounting services across the Record‑to‑Report (R2R) cycle, including:
- General ledger accounting and closing
- Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
- Fixed assets and cost accounting
- Treasury and cash management support
- Tax compliance coordination
- Financial planning and analysis
- Identify opportunities to migrate additional companies and processes into SSC in a phased, risk‑controlled manner
- Drive standardization of accounting policies, workflows, templates, and systems across entities
- Establish service‑level expectations, operating cadence, and performance reporting to enable predictable execution
- Provide hands‑on technical accounting support, including complex journal entries, accounting judgments, technical memoranda, and issue resolution
- Support cost accounting structures and manufacturing‑related accounting complexities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variances, and related controls
- Coordinate with tax advisors and internal teams on income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing support, and local statutory compliance
- Support treasury operations including cash forecasting, intercompany funding, dividend planning, and cash pooling initiatives
- Address recurring accounting issues through root‑cause analysis and sustainable process redesign
- Strengthen internal controls and governance, including controls aligned with Japan Sarbanes‑Oxley (J‑SOX) requirements where applicable
- Drive automation, efficiency improvements, and scalability with limited headcount through standardized routines, workflow discipline, and system‑enabled controls
- Build repeatable SOPs, checklists, and evidence standards to improve audit readiness and reduce recurring execution risk
- Act as a trusted partner to business leaders, controllers, and operational stakeholders across the Americas, as well as headquarters
- Communicate clearly and credibly with diverse stakeholders, including non‑finance leaders
- Prepare materials and support discussions for Area Finance Meetings and management updates
- Navigate sensitive operational and organizational matters with professionalism and discretion
Skills
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
- Demonstrated depth in technical accounting, cost accounting, tax, and treasury
- Deep working knowledge of IFRS and multinational accounting environments
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to grasp complex issues quickly
- Holistic thinker who can connect accounting, tax, treasury, and business operations
- Meticulous planner with a decisive execution style
- Exceptional communication skills across cultures and organizational levels
- Ability to operate independently, own outcomes, and function as a trusted business partner
- High ethical standards and sound professional judgment
- Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
- Experience in multi‑country or regional accounting operations within the Americas strongly preferred
- Experience in shared services, transformation, remediation, or complex operational environments a strong plus
- Portuguese (strong plus)
Benefits
- The role can be remote.
- For eligible positions: medical, dental and vision programs; disability and life insurance; 401(k) plan; PTO; paid holidays.
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