Senior Accounting Manager

Nitto Americas; New Jersey; Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitto Americas, Teaneck, NJ-based, seeks a Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting for the Americas. The role can be remote and will lead end-to-end accounting operations, including close, reporting, and internal controls, while transitioning activities to the Shared Service Center.

Work with the Director to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and expand SSC coverage across the Americas, including intercompany and tax coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (required). Portuguese a strong plus.
• Experience in multi-country or regional accounting operations within the Americas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations for an assigned operating entity, including monthly and annual close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Manage transition of responsibilities to the Shared Service Center operating model.
• Coordinate audits and support remediation of audit findings with documentation and follow‑through.
• Design, execute, and refine the Americas SSC roadmap with the Director.
• Drive standardization of accounting policies, workflows, templates, and systems across entities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Financial planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA

Job description

Nitto, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting - Americas, and fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Nitto Americas is based in Teaneck, NJ. However the role can be remote.

The Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting will combine hands‑on operational leadership with strategic execution. Initially, this leader will take ownership of accounting operations for an assigned operating entity, establishing compliant, and well-controlled processes while transitioning activities into the Shared Service Center operating model.

From there, the scope expands. Working closely with the Director, Finance & Accounting Americas, this individual will help execute Nitto’s shared services roadmap, standardize accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, address recurring operational issues, and support the expansion of shared services to additional Nitto Group companies throughout the Americas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Initial Operating Entity - Accounting Operations (Primary Focus)

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations for an assigned operating entity, including monthly and annual close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Manage the transition of responsibilities from external temporary accounting support and embed processes within the SSC operating model.
• Identify and remediate control weaknesses and execution gaps through structured action plans, clear ownership, and evidence‑based routines.
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for local management and headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Nitto Group Accounting Rules, applicable statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate audits and support remediation of audit findings with strong documentation and follow‑through.

Shared Service Center (SSC) Expansion & Operations

• Partner with the Director to design, execute, and continuously refine the Americas SSC roadmap.
• Lead and coordinate shared accounting services across the Record-to-Report (R2R) cycle, including:
• General ledger accounting and closing
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Fixed assets and cost accounting
• Treasury and cash management support
• Tax compliance coordination
• Financial planning and analysis
• Identify opportunities to migrate additional companies and processes into SSC in a phased, risk‑controlled manner.
• Drive standardization of accounting policies, workflows, templates, and systems across entities.
• Establish service‑level expectations, operating cadence, and performance reporting to enable predictable execution.

Technical Accounting, Tax, and Treasury Leadership

• Provide hands‑on technical accounting support, including complex journal entries, accounting judgments, technical memoranda, and issue resolution.
• Support cost accounting structures and manufacturing‑related accounting complexities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variances, and related controls.
• Coordinate with tax advisors and internal teams on income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing support, and local statutory compliance.
• Support treasury operations including cash forecasting, intercompany funding, dividend planning, and cash pooling initiatives.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Address recurring accounting issues through root‑cause analysis and sustainable process redesign.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance, including controls aligned with Japan Sarbanes‑Oxley (J-SOX) requirements where applicable.
• Drive automation, efficiency improvements, and scalability with limited headcount through standardized routines, workflow discipline, and system‑enabled controls.
• Build repeatable SOPs, checklists, and evidence standards to improve audit readiness and reduce recurring execution risk.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a trusted partner to business leaders, controllers, and operational stakeholders across the Americas, as well as headquarters.
• Communicate clearly and credibly with diverse stakeholders, including non‑finance leaders.
• Prepare materials and support discussions for Area Finance Meetings and management updates.
• Navigate sensitive operational and organizational matters with professionalism and discretion.

The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated depth in technical accounting, cost accounting, tax, and treasury.
• Experience in multi-country or regional accounting operations within the Americas strongly preferred.
• Experience in shared services, transformation, remediation, or complex operational environments a strong plus.
• Deep working knowledge of IFRS and multinational accounting environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to grasp complex issues quickly.
• Holistic thinker who can connect accounting, tax, treasury, and business operations.
• Meticulous planner with a decisive execution style.
• Exceptional communication skills across cultures and organizational levels.
• Ability to operate independently, own outcomes, and function as a trusted business partner.
• High ethical standards and sound professional judgment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (required). Portuguese (strong plus).

For a leader who enjoys both building the strategy and getting into the details to make it work, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the future Finance & Accounting operating model at Nitto.

Compensation Range

Compensation: $150,000-$175,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The compensation range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Employee well-being is a top priority at Nitto, Inc. We offer a competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. Core benefits include medical, dental and vision programs, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO paid holidays and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nitto, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

Nitto, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nitto Denko Corporation—a leading global chemical manufacturer with approximately $7 billion in revenue. Our Legal Department supports a diverse portfolio of business operations across the Americas, including energy materials, industrial tapes, aerospace, automotive, optronics, environmental solutions, and life sciences.

Nitto contributes to the daily lives of individuals and the future of industry with our ability to generate innovative and unique solutions. Our proprietary technologies turn ocean water into drinking water, make transportation safer, create sharper LCD displays, and keep homes warm and dry, among others. Innovation and originality are important parts of our company values, and we never stop inventing.