Finance Director

Overview

Lead finance reporting, budgeting, and consolidation for Hitachi America.

Key Responsibilities

• financial close
• audit support
• budget forecasting
• team leadership
• process automation
• consolidated reporting

Tasks

-Oversee the financial close processes including reviewing and controlling department expenses and fundings to ensure financial integrity and reasonableness. -Support annual financial audits and provide all necessary documentation to the auditor and internal audits (every three to four years). -Partner with division/department leaders to develop budget/forecast and provide insights through variance analysis and KPI tracking. -Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting and reporting professionals. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the department. -Support periodic review of accounting policy manual and ensure it is up to date with internal process and maintain and improve internal controls to ensure compliance with JSOX requirements. -Implement best practices and automation solutions where appropriate while ensuring consistency of accounting practice across organization. -Stay updated on new accounting standards and ensure their proper implementation. Monitor IFRS to identify any potential impact of new pronouncements. -Continuously evaluate and enhance processes, tools and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy and scalability. -Provide guidance on complex accounting issues and responsible for position memo, including but not limited to revenue recognition, lease accounting, and contract evaluation. -Review annual renewal application of insurance program (general liabilities, cyber securities, etc.) -Lead and coordinate with multiple US entities to prepare Hitachi America US consolidated financial statement for consolidated tax return preparation purpose.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• cpa
• ifrs/gaap
• power bi
• sap s4/hana
• people management

What You Bring

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Hitachi America, Ltd. located in Santa Clara, CA has an opening for a Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and reporting. This role requires excellent leadership skills and cross-functional collaboration to drive accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the organization. -15 years of experience in accounting/finance -Experience in financial consolidation. -Strong technical and analytical skills including full knowledge of IFRS/GAAP are required. -CPA is highly preferred. -Independent Self-starter is desired. -Ability to handle multi-tasks, follow-up, prioritize, and meet deadlines. -Excellent interpersonal skill -Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Power Automate, Power Query and Power BI is plus -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting/finance related is required -People management experience in finance & accounting operations is highly desired. -Knowledge and experience of ERP systems. Experience in SAP S4/HANA is plus

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Benefits

For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate of the expected salary for this position in our California office salary range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire is $186,154 - $232,692. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

About Hitachi

-From its origins in heavy machinery, the company now pioneers in advanced IT, infrastructure, and industrial solutions. -Hitachi's diverse projects range from smart cities and renewable energy systems to cutting-edge digital technologies. -Known for its expertise in high-tech sectors, Hitachi has become a trusted partner for industries worldwide. -The company is renowned for large-scale, high-impact projects, including energy plants, transportation systems, and urban development. -Hitachi's commitment to innovation drives its leadership in sectors like industrial automation, transportation infrastructure, and digital transformation. -With a history of over a century, it has become a cornerstone in both traditional industries and emerging technologies.

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