Regional Accounting Manager & Strategy Leader

Komatsu Mining; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Komatsu Mining is seeking an Accounting Manager / Controller for our Virginia, MN regional operations. You will lead a four-person accounting team, partnering with regional leadership to drive financial strategy, governance, and performance across multiple sites.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and income/balance sheet planning, ensuring GAAP compliance, SOX controls, and timely closeouts. The role emphasizes process improvement and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial management and accounting.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience in mining, construction, or manufacturing industries is an asset.
• Strong understanding of inventory cycles, warehouse operations, and OE financial management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a business partner to the Regional Manager, supporting financial goals and business initiatives.
• Provide accounting support including GAAP compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, SAP system support, and process improvement.
• Analyze and communicate key financial data to leadership; identify opportunities for improved processes and results.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes; prepare annual and quarterly income statement and balance sheet plans.
• Review cost center data, sales margins, purchase price variances, and manufacturing variances; communicate findings to leadership.
• Support machine and rental contract reviews to ensure appropriate terms and revenue recognition.
• Manage financial aspects of machine closeouts, WIP reviews, inventory initiatives, regional reserves, and oversee A/R and collections.
• Assist internal and external auditors during financial audits and ensure proper internal controls.
• Review and approve regional capital expenditure requests and perform financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Perform manual journal entries and manage internal orders for proper accounting and timely processing.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Komatsu Mining is seeking an Accounting Manager / Controller for our Virginia, MN regional operations. You will lead a four-person accounting team, partnering with regional leadership to drive financial strategy, governance, and performance across multiple sites.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and income/balance sheet planning, ensuring GAAP compliance, SOX controls, and timely closeouts. The role emphasizes process improvement and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.