Business Planner

Sony; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid medical leave

401k with matching

Vacation time

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Sony Electronics Inc. seeks a seasoned Controller to support the DTC ecommerce business in North America. The role partners with Global stakeholders to deliver financial operations, reporting, and strategic planning.

Based in San Diego, CA, the position emphasizes optimizing processes, controlling costs, and driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a hybrid home/office setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years in e-commerce or fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with accounts payable operations and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Execute general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Maintain all accounting records and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable function including invoice receipt, coding, approval, and payment processing.
• Prepare financial statements, dashboards, and variance analysis for management review.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and drive process improvements across operations.
• Document and standardize accounting processes and measure improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sony Electronics Inc. islooking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Sony Electronics Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a DTC Business Planning & Controller based in San Diego, CA. The DTC Business Planning & Controller will work in coordination with internal DTC business partners and Global stakeholders (Global Marketing team in Sony Corporation) to deliver the business operational support to Sony’s DTC ecommerce business in North America region (US and Canada).

We are seeking an experienced Controller to support our accounting and financial operations as we scale our e-commerce business. You will oversee financial reporting and accounting processes while driving operational efficiency and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations:

• Execute general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Maintain all accounting records and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and audit requirements

Payables Processing:

• Oversee complete accounts payable function including invoice receipt, coding, approval, and payment processing
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor master files and documentation

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, dashboards, and analysis for management review
• Support budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis against KPI metrics
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across operations

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Own and optimize accounting processes, tools, and internal controls
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency
• Implement best practices for payables’ workflows and accounting procedures
• Document and standardize accounting processes and procedures
• Monitor and measure process improvements for cost and time savings

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification (preferred)
• 3+ years in e-commerce or fast-paced environments
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Experience with accounts payable operations and vendor management

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing process improvements and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication with stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, and ethical decision-making
• Strategic business acumen around cost control, risk assessment, and financial planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $96,614to $128,820.The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in California or Philadelphia. The