Vice President, Controller

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Lake Mary, FL looking for a Vice President Controller.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure timely cash collection. Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals. 

• Maintains, develops, and monitors the accounting policies and their compliance and application across the enterprise. Analyze, apply, and improve policies, procedures, controls, and most methodologies. 

• Monitors and improves all aspects of internal controls, policies, and procedures; coordinates external auditor relationship.   

• Leads the Finance Transformation effort building centralized accounting processes, streamlining ERP infrastructure. 

•  Directs subordinate managers/directors, as required.  

• Oversees the company's external reporting function, filings, and other regulatory requirements.  

• Prepares monthly/quarterly financial reports and helps support analysis to executive management and Board; presents in executive meetings to discuss accounting and related matters, reviews result and financial statements of operating subsidiaries. 

• Manages external audit engagements and provides ownership and focal point for external auditors; reviews external audit relationship and manages overall audit expense. 

• Establishes, maintains global policies/procedures for finance and accounting; implements accounting guidance and standards across the enterprise; determines accounting treatment and financial implications of complex and unusual transactions.  

• Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections. Supports FP & A teams with timely and accurate results and drivers. 

• Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis 

• May be asked to complete tasks beyond formal job responsibilities. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, & Education

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 15 years of experience required. CPA is a requirement for this position. 
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller.  
• Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required. 
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines. 
• Experience in a "big4" firm preferred. 
• High attention to detail & takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities. 
• Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus. 
• US GAAP experience. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing 
• Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions. 

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Committed to quality product and services
• Great working environment and culture
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.