Accounting Manager

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Nikkiso Fueling and Solutions (NFS) finance team located in Escondido CA. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance will be an integral part of the finance team.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategically minded Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The Accounting Manager’s responsibilities include performing the various month-end close tasks analysis of general ledger expense transactions oversight of all AR and AP transactions and conducting general accounting functions for NFS. As Accounting Manager you will also be responsible for providing the Controller and internal management with timely and accurate financial reports and cost research/analysis and timely and accurate AP and AR transaction processing. General working knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP) is required for a successful candidate in this position.

To be successful as Accounting Manager you should be able to perform a variety of accounting activities including month-end closing tasks balance sheet reconciliations financial reporting and AR and AP transactional support/oversight in a manufacturing environment. You should also have strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills and be able to present financial information and reports in a concise and easily comprehensible manner.

The Accounting Manager will also assist with financial planning and budgeting processes analyzing financial statements and reports developing basic financial models preparing projections and performing research and analysis as may be required by the Controller.

The Accounting Manager will also have management oversight of all AR and AP functions. Previous management experience in these areas is therefore required to be successful in this position (position may supervise 1-2 people).

Essential Functions:

• Conduct month-end close tasks general accounting functions balance sheet reconciliations and expense trend analysis.
• Assist and work closely with Controller and management team in the timely production of monthly financial statements and analysis schedules for internal reporting.
• Coordinate and assist with all assigned monthly close tasks.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Oversight of all AR and AP transactions (position could include input of these transactions).
• Assist Controller in detailed review and/or completion of the monthly Percentage of Completion accounting schedule (applicable for all Process locations).
• Assist in the identification of contracts for proper revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Compile and provide schedules to be used by internal and external auditors in their quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
• Utilize computer applications to compile retrieve and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key business drivers.
• Providing operating managers and accounting staff with financial guidance and management oversight.
• Performing research and analysis as required.
• Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines company policies and Sox internal control requirements.
• Serve as a resource to other departments as needed
• Assist with monthly financial reporting required by Corporate Nikkiso and other reporting requests.
• Document processes and procedures
• Tracking KPIs and preparing various financial reports and analysis as requested
• Contract review
• Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Familiarity with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to conduct research and analysis
• Intermediate Excel competency (at a minimum) is required Advanced Excel preferred
• Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Excellent communication organizational and multitasking skills
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Previous experience in managing leading and training accounting staff
• Has the ability to handle multiple high priority projects with accuracy and meet required deadlines
• Good transactional and strong process knowledge of AR (Cash Receipts Invoicing) and AP (Cash Disbursements) accounting cycles.
• Delivers quality results in a fast paced deadline driven environment
• Goal oriented high-energy self-starter
• Ability to make involved and varied arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
• Able to tabulate financial data and compile necessary reports
• Able to work with all departments with professionalism; will work with colleagues at all levels from bookkeepers to operational management to executives
• Must be able to work independently

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• Job will generally be performed in an office environment but could occasionally require travel to a sister site (generally in the Southern CA area).
• A valid drivers license is required for travel between facility locations as required.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field is required
• Knowledge of GAAP required including ASC 606 preferred (new revenue recognition standard).
• 8-10 years business experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred with full cycle accounting
• Previous management experience required including at least 3-5 years previous Accounting Manager experience.
• Experience and understanding of Percentage of Completion accounting and related procedures (in accordance with ASC 606) strongly preferred.
• Month-end close process balance sheet reconciliations and expenses trend experience required
• Exposure to various ERP systems is preferred; implementation experience is a definite plus
• Experience with SOX internal control compliance preferred
• Strng analytical thinking and problem-solving skills is required
• Skilled at completing and recording complex financial transactions. Able to aid in developing information for financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
• Self motivated hands-on and ability to learn and grow as a business professional
• Highly skilled and proficient in Microsoft Excel with other Microsoft Office applications
• Produces clear understandable documentation
• High level of organization and ability to manage deadlines and demonstrated ability to consistently manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong commitment to providing excellence in client service and a demonstrated ability to produce high quality results
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) interpersonal and presentation skills required
• High level of ethics & integrity
• Equivalent combination of education training and experience may be accepted

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.