Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global technology company at the forefront of technological revolutions in imaging, robotics, precision machinery and electronics. Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, photographic, business and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

By delivering on a strategy of Digital Image Innovation and a commitment to customer service and support, Epson America's executive management team continues to position the company as a leader, merging the world of still and moving images, supporting richer communications and bringing color to the lives of people all over the world.

Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting

Epson is looking for a Senior Leader in Finance & Accounting!
Epson America, Inc. (EAI), a provider of best-in-class digital solutions and a world leader in the development of new technologies, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and process focused leader to join as a senior member of the Finance team. In this high visibility role, you will be responsible for leading, through a team of 19 professionals, the following corporate functions:

  • Credit Management for North America
  • Inventory Accounting for North America
  • Corporate Accounting of Latin American Subsidiaries

    Credit Management
  • Assesses and provides EAI senior management with a clear understanding of the financial risks and opportunities associated with customer credit
  • Develops and communicates relevant reporting and recommendations on customer credit and receivables to senior management
  • Provides leadership and supports cross-functional teams (operational and sales) responsible for processing customer credits and deductions
  • Leads Credit Managers to reinforce processes for collection and reconciliation of outstanding customer invoices
  • Assesses recommendations for all credit exposures over $500,000
  • Analyzes and proposes Bad Debt Reserves
  • Liaisons with external auditors on receivables audits

    Inventory Accounting
  • Leads the Inventory Accounting group to reinforce processes related to inventory management and profitability analysis
  • Liaisons with external auditors on critical issues
  • Responsible for assuring the accuracy of inventory and sales subsidiary ledger systems and compliance with US GAAP and company guidelines
  • Reviews warranty and inventory obsolescence analysis
  • Shared responsibility for managing and monitoring timely and accurate reporting of consolidated financial reporting to the Parent company in Japan.
  • Evaluates expense trends in support of the budgeting and forecasting process

    Corporate Accounting Latin American Operations
  • Manages the Corporate consolidation of financial reporting from EAI Latin America subsidiaries within required timelines
  • Review and communicate consolidated Latin American subsidiaries financial performance to EAI and Seiko Epson (Japan) management
  • Conduct financial reviews of Latin subsidiaries
  • Serve as Liaison between U.S. auditors and Latin subsidiaries on critical issues
  • Support the Internal Audit function in the assessment and reinforcement of internal controls



    Requirements:

    To be considered:
    You must have at least 10 years of relevant and progressive experience with a company with at least $1 billion in annual sales. In addition, the ideal candidate will have:
  • a bachelor's degree or equivalent (BA or BS)
  • a CPA and/or MBA (“Big 4” Public Accounting experience preferred)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent management and leadership skills including development of Managers and staff
  • Strong process improvement and ERP (e.g. SAP, PeopleSoft) system implementation experience
  • Ability to interact effectively with various levels of management and the operational areas


    Why Epson?
    Encouraging the exchange of ideas, Epson is an exciting and progressive place to work, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit which empowers individuals to have a direct impact. A commitment to world-class engineering and marketing makes Epson a technology leader in digital solutions which facilitate productivity and personal creativity. Epson America, Inc. is a $2 billion dollar company. We are a part of the Seiko-Epson corporation located in Japan. Seiko alone has been in business over 100 years; Epson has been in business over 30 years. We have a great, innovative working environment, and we are located in Long Beach, California very close to the 405 & 710 freeways. (www.epson.com/careers)

    Epson America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer


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    • Company:
    Epson America
    Location:
    Long Beach, CA 90806
    Job Category:
    Accounting/Finance/Insurance
    Relevant Work Experience:
    10+ to 15 Years
    Career Level:
    Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
    Company:
    Epson America
    Reference Code:
    09-0037

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