Sr. Manager, Accounting - Hybrid

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accounting professional to lead their financial reporting and audit functions. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS while managing a talented team. With a strong focus on innovation and diversity, the organization provides a supportive culture that encourages growth and development. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Health Insurance

401K with 50% match

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Commuter Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting with management responsibilities.
• Experience in financial close, reporting, and internal control.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead general ledger accounting and audit compliance.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and reporting.
• Support technical accounting applications under IFRS 15.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Oracle ERP

Blackline

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Analytical Skills

Staff Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle

Spreadsheets

Job description

Overview

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

Responsibilities

The Position:

Leadership responsibility for the Company’s general and financial reporting function and audit in compliance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Responsible to lead the general ledger accounting team, fixed asset accounting team, and to determine the application of IFRS and US GAAP technical accounting standards to the Company’s recurring and ad hoc business transactions. Key player for the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting and financial reporting systems, including Oracle ERP, parent company line reporting, financial reporting, and parent company consolidation support. Responsible for workflow management of the close process and monitoring of internal control compliance via software and other tools including Blackline, spreadsheets, Oracle, and other tools in accordance with JSOX, Company, US holding company, and parent company corporate policies and internal controls. Serves as backup to the Revenue Accounting Manager as needed.

Accounting & Audit Management

• Lead on audit matters with external auditors including providing and supporting technical accounting analysis, quarterly reviews, and annual audits. Manages and coordinates accounting support for internal and external audit projects and audit requests, compliance assessments in accordance with JSOX requirements, support of the Company’s technical accounting approaches, and the monitoring of and compliance with Panasonic Corporate operating procedures.
• Performs technical accounting research and prepares technical accounting memos.
• Develops, documents, and implements PAC company accounting policy and administers its accounting procedures in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, JSOX, and Panasonic Corporate accounting guidelines. Also, supports the Company’s regulatory compliance requirements including FCPA and local and regional statutory requirements.
• Directs the maintenance of the company's general ledger and internal financial reporting. Ensures accurate integration of data imported into systems and supports the analysis objectives of financial analysts through coordination on reporting and offering technical accounting guidance.
• Lead the fixed asset accounting team to ensure the company’s accounting for fixed assets are properly recorded, disposed of, and verified. Manage the fixed assets accountants and coordinate with leaders of company departments and with company executives to complete the annual fixed asset verification and compliance with Panasonic operating guidelines.
• Provides senior management and staff (including executives, directors, and management levels) in making day-to-day and non-recurring accounting decisions and offers advice on various accounting aspects of potential company transactions.
• Prepares and reviews ad hoc and monthly financial reports to the parent company, unaudited Financial Statements for internal and external users, and Statutory Financial Statements for local jurisdiction financial reporting.
• Support the technical accounting application under IFRS 15 and ASC 606 to Company revenue contracts, and act as a backup to the Revenue Accounting Manager when needed to ensure revenue is recorded in accordance to US GAAP and IFRS.

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Assists financial analysts in the evaluation of departmental performance in accordance with budgetary goals, and company accounting requirements.
• Conducts special accounting studies, analyses, and assists with revenue and cost accounting treatments in accordance with technical accounting guidance.
• Prepares special accounting reports and assessments for company management and parent company and participates in special projects.

Staff Management

• Manage, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the accounting function and to provide career development and training for accounting staff.
• Participate in the Company’s performance review procedures including merit and bonus determinations.
• Oversee department budget.

The salary range of $131,000 – $220,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or related Finance field degree.
• 5 years plus in a large public accounting firm with management responsibilities including the audits (component or corporate level) of public entities or other large entities with full statutory financial reporting requirements.
• 8 years plus of diversified accounting including experience with financial close and reporting, application of technical accounting guidance, and internal control monitoring and oversight.
• 3 years staff management experience
• CPA certification in good standing with current active status.
• Ability to manage multiple teams - provide guidance, review, and leverage resources from different teams to help company manage increasing volume of activities without additional hires
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills using pragmatic yet effective policies and procedures to implementing successful accounting and internal control approaches.
• Advanced technical accounting (US GAAP, IFRS) knowledge and the ability to research new accounting changes and prepare technical accounting white papers to ensure financial transactions are recorded appropriately.
• Lead technical discussion with external and internal auditors
• Excellent organizational, communication and internal/external customer service skills.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business risks and trends.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive,comprehensiveand flexible benefits program.

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receiveflexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to theamountof Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employeesaccrue14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provideadditionalcompensation for hours worked.
• Health Insurance: Medical insuranceofferingsfrom Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Washington residentsonly areeligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
• Other offeringsinclude:Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements,regardingvaccination and/or testing for COVID-19.Wherepermittedby applicable law, applicants maybe requiredto be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment,unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on areasonable accommodationbecause of a disability or asincerely heldreligious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply,in accordance withapplicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy.All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Pre-employment drug testing isrequiredfor safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law.Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest.All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic AvionicsCorporate.

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