Assistant Controller - REQ # 1158 - Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is looking for an Assistant Controller in Suwanee, GA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supports the Sr. Director of Accounting by overseeing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing internal controls, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes, internal and external tax and audit requests and other company's financial reporting and analysis functions.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage month end process. Including managing all journal entries, account/ variance analysis & financial reports.
• Actively involved with the efficient and effective use of SAP to streamline the accounting and finance functions.
• Assist Sr. Director of Accounting in overseeing all financial and internal audits.
• Assist in the preparation of business plans, mid-year reviews, monthly reports of performance and other financial forecasts and special reports.
• Manage and develop of accounting personnel (4).
• Complete special analysis and projects as requested by the Sr. Director of Accounting, Finance Controller, CEO or other members of Leadership Team.
• Develop clear, fact-based financial plans/forecasts, including monthly projections, annual, mid-year & long range plans.
• Analyze financial and operational results versus forecast and plan; investigate significant variances, develop corrective actions and communicate findings to department leaders.
• Anticipate and identify business issues (including performance gaps, opportunities and emerging needs) for management and develop appropriate action plans to maximize business profitability.
• Participate in the development of models and analyses to aid in the validation of existing forecasts; and to support strategic initiatives and help review critical financial decisions. This includes monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics, trend analysis, and rate/volume analysis.
• Prepare/review supplemental and other supporting documentation to meet regulatory and reporting deadlines.
• Perform financial benchmarking, including executive reporting of key performance indicators.
• Assist Sr. Director of Accounting with month, quarter & year-end close.
• Prepare/review supplemental and other supporting documentation to meet regulatory and reporting deadlines.
• Ensure timely consolidation and distribution of METUS monthly financial packages.
• Implement and administers established accounting policies, procedures, and practices
• Apply Accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and update monthly account reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of operating results
• Assure that accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with the organization’s accounting policies, chart of accounts, and related accounting principles and practices, and that subordinate ledgers reconcile with the general ledger.
• Ensure the integrity of financials; and maintain sound internal controls.
• Maintain integrity of accounting information and systems, in accordance with standards and rules under J-SOX, as well as other regulating bodies.
• Prepare various tax returns by required deadlines
• Execute special projects (operational and financial), including the recommendation and implementation of process improvements
• Interact with cross-functional managers and communicate corporate goals and objectives
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with major customers.
• Prepare and present, as needed, executive level presentations.

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 8 – 10 years’ experience analyzing financial statements and budgets.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Proficient in SAP.
• The ability to communicate effectively and influence at all organizational levels.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping pace with changing customer demands.
• Team player demonstrating METUS core values including a desire to win together, deliver excellence, drive sustainability, focus on execution and learn continuously.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $104,000 and $143,000 per year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including target bonus plans and discretionary awards. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation per year, 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on hire date. Employees may also take up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid [parental/disability/emergency/etc.] leave, if eligible.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE HVAC US

Formed in 2018, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. A 50 percent – 50 percent joint venture between Ingersoll Rand plc and Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., the company provides innovative products, systems and solutions capable of cooling and heating any application from a home to a large commercial building. METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by the joint venture include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency, comfort and control.

The family of brands supported by METUS includes: Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Trane® / Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at www.metahvac.com . We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(K).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification). The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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