Assistant Controller

Yaskawa America, Inc; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc. in Ohio seeks an experienced accounting professional to support the Corporate Controller in maintaining GAAP-compliant financial records and leading close activities. The role involves cost accounting, inventory valuation, internal controls, and cross-functional finance projects.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Accounting, 6–12 years of experience, and CPA preferred. Strong Excel skills, analytical ability, and leadership are essential to drive improvements across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with accounting major or equivalent experience.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• 6–12 years related experience in accounting or finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Controller in maintaining accurate and compliant financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead and participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and parent company reporting packages.
• Support budgeting and interim forecasting activities.
• Analyze financial results, including international subsidiaries, investigate variances, and communicate findings to finance leadership.
• Maintain and enhance cost accounting processes and systems.
• Ensure inventory valuation, cost allocations, burden rates, and labor reporting are accurate.
• Support physical inventory activities and reconciliation efforts.
• Partner with operations leaders to improve operational reporting and performance visibility.
• Analyze production costs, inventory trends, and profitability drivers.
• Support internal controls and documentation of policies and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating external audit activities and implementing audit recommendations.
• Develop reporting tools and analyses to aid decision-making across the organization.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business with Accounting major

CPA Certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

This role offers broad exposure across manufacturing operations, inventory management, financial planning, business performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with leadership capability, a collaborative approach, and a passion for improving business processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Corporate Controller in maintaining accurate and compliant financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead and participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and parent company reporting packages.
• Support the Corporate Controller in performing annual budgeting and interim forecasting activities.
• Analyze financial results, including financial information provided by international subsidiaries, investigate variances, and communicate findings to finance leadership.

Cost Accounting & Operations Finance

• Maintain and enhance cost accounting processes and systems.
• Ensure inventory valuation, cost allocations, burden rates, and labor reporting are accurate and timely.
• Support physical inventory activities and reconciliation efforts.
• Partner with operations leaders to improve operational reporting and performance visibility.
• Analyze production costs, inventory trends, and profitability drivers.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Support the design, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining an effective internal control environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process consistency.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving systems, reporting, inventory management, and business processes.
• Participate in JSOX process documentation, walkthroughs and testing as assigned.

Audit & Compliance

• Support the Corporate Controller in coordinating external audit activities.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the implementation of audit recommendations and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor evolving accounting guidance and help assess impacts on Company reporting.

Business Partnership & Analysis

• Work closely with operational leaders to provide financial insights and performance analysis.
• Assist with forecasting, planning, and business performance reporting.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Develop meaningful reporting tools and analyses that improve decision-making throughout the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Business with Accounting major and six to twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPA Certification is strongly preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS standards, sound accounting background, good problem solving skills, good logic capabilities, must be able to work independently. Good verbal and written communication skills. Experience in cost accounting and financial statement preparation required. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and other formulated tasks. Excellent computer knowledge in Excel/Microsoft Applications and familiarity with database set-up and maintenance. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word. Experience with accounting information systems maintenance, report writing and financial statement preparation. Well organized and the ability to plan on a departmental level. Able to handle multiple projects while still maintaining accuracy and thoroughness. Excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills. High work ethic and the ability to perform at a very high level in a highly stressful and pressure filled environment (multiple deadlines). Ability to develop policies and document procedures and the ability to implement and follow through on any required changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

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