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Assistant Corporate Controller

About PAC:

Who We Are: Panasonic Avionics takes entertainment to new heights. We’re the world’s leading supplier of (IFEC) inflight entertainment and communications systems that allow airborne passengers to get their fix of live TV, movies, music, interactive games, maps, and much more! We make traveling on airplanes more exciting!

What We Value:

As an organization, we value people who are motivated and driven. We value a collaborative work environment that enhances careers and positively impacts society. We value our diverse work culture committed to delivering products and achieving high results. Seeing our products bring delight to others is just one way we measure success.

Why You Should Join:

A job is only part of what we offer. See how you can flourish in a career while getting the support and resources from some of the most talented people in the industry. You will work on technology that makes traveling the world that much better. Lastly, you will be rewarded with world class benefits and competitive wages. Come aboard, we’ve been expecting you!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for: oversight of financial reporting including general ledger including efforts to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly close and reporting cycle; accounts payable and global corporate credit card functions including the efficiency, coding, and accuracy of transaction processing; and providing leadership over the Company’s financial reporting and transactional cycle internal controls including support for the Company’s compliance efforts. Primary responsibilities include: oversight of the monthly close and reporting process across the Company’s core business, as well as oversight of its subsidiaries; and, design and maintenance of internal controls including compliance with regulatory and compliance controls. The Assistant Corporate Controller will also be the project leader of a team that creates, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting, control, and compliance issues in the Company’s P2P payments cycle.

This is a highly visible role, responsible for overseeing key accounting operations of the Company, but participating with the Corporate Controller, and cross-functional leaders from our Operations, Sales, Legal, and our Office of Compliance and Ethics departments, in providing leadership on: technical accounting under US GAAP and IFRS; guidance for the broader financial close/reporting team; designing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting and compliance controls; and, serving as a liaison between the Company and its auditors including internal Company, US Parent, and Japan HQ audit staff. The role will also be a key contact and facilitator for the Company’s external auditors. This position will be based in Lake Forest, CA and will report to the Corporate Controller.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

Accounting

* Oversee the operations of General Accounting team, in partnership with the Manager of General Ledger Accounting:
* To ensure optimization of procedures and processes in place to produce timely and accurate financial information for management and external reporting purposes.
* Drive the monthly close process; coordinate with other teams to ensure timely recording of transactions and the completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
* Prepare timely internal and external financial reporting, flux analyses and account reconciliations.
* Preparation/Presentation of consolidated monthly financial statements including all subsidiaries with intercompany eliminations.

* Support internal and external audits. Coordinate the accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams to prepare and provide materials for audits.
* Determine accounting treatment of unique agreements and prepare documentary support, including partnering with the Legal department and business teams to interpret complex or unique contract provisions or new initiatives. Research and document accounting issues and recommend solutions for complex transactions as needed. Collaborate with HQ Accounting on the assessment of complex accounting transactions and the implementation of new accounting policies.
* Plan, develop and implement effective accounting strategies, policies and procedures in accordance with evolving regulations, legal and governmental requirements and industry trends that may impact the Company.
* Work as liaison with project teams to develop or improve accounting solutions, including the design and review of IT systems. Lead process improvement efforts to increase the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of the team.
* Implement and maintain effective internal controls and safeguards over company assets, receipt of revenue, payments of authorized expenses, compliance with contractual obligations, and compliance with company policies and domestic/international regulations. Ensure internal control compliance, and support compliance, in partnership with the Legal, Customs, and Office of Compliance and Ethics departments, with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
* Partner with the Corporate Controller on strategic and operational initiatives to optimize the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the broader accounting function.
* Understand and implement systems of automation to streamline accounting objectives. Provide guidance for ERP implementations/upgrades.
* Collaborate with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
* Lead, manage and develop teams of professionals. Advocate for an environment of continued professional development and teamwork.
* Oversee all accounts payable and global corporate credit card activities in partnership with the managers of those respective areas. This includes corporate activity and support for regional and subsidiary activity. This will also entail support for payables and allocations of costs incurred on behalf of or from multiple related party entities.
* Proper analytical review of the asset operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow and overall business perspective.
* Other related responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Finance

* In partnership with the Corporate Controller, lead collaboration efforts within the Finance and Accounting departments for sound financials and healthy balance sheet.
* Guide the business on accounting impact of various deal structures contemplated
* Oversee the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and revenue.

Supervisory & Manage Department

* Select, hire, train, supervise develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of accounting function.
* Set direction, objectives and targets for managers and staff
* Develop and manage annual department budget

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to solve very complex issues and understand accounting treatment in accordance to GAAP and IFRS and corporate accounting policy to properly communicate financial impact to the Corporate Controller and the Executive team.
* Credibility, ethical, full disclosure and clean financial history.
* Knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as SAP or Oracle.
* Knowledge of an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system such as Hyperion or Cognos.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationship with individuals at various levels and diverse backgrounds within internal company departments and outside vendors.
* Ability to organize and implement department objectives.
* Ability to plan, assign, train, and direct employees.
* Ability to interview, hire, and appraise employees.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
* Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product.
* Accountable for specific performance.
* Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order.
* Exceptional work ethic.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Audit background, preferably in a Big 4 firm, with an active CPA.
* 10+ years of experience in progressive roles, leading and building accounting and/or audit organizations.
* Strong project lead experience, establishing project objectives, tasks, timelines, resources, monitoring project milestone completion, and timely completion of projects.
* Broad-based operational experience covering all aspects of financial reporting and transaction cycle processing.
* Strong technical accounting, research and reporting skills.
* Experience with integrated ERP systems including financial reporting, general ledger, purchasing, payables management, inventory, fixed assets, and billing/accounts receivable.
* Strong quantitative analysis capabilities, with the ability to read, analyze, interpret and explain complex financial data.
* Strong and broad understanding of business processes and all areas of accounting.
* Experience with E-commerce and contract review/interpretation is preferred.
* Leadership experience in critical ERP projects such as system implementations, ERP system enhancements, and system upgrades.
* Demonstrated organizational skills and excellent oral/written communication skills.
* Strong leadership, team building and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to partner productively in a cross-functional capacity.
* Ability to work with senior level executives on recurring matters and special projects.
* Self-motivated and result oriented.
* BS/BA in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

* Some travel (15%) required for domestic and international relationships.

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 is required for 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 Corporation of North America.

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Location/Division:

26200 Enterprise Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

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