Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Controller / CFO
Location: Manufacturing Facility

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller and CFO in overseeing the accounting and financial operations of a consumer staples manufacturing company. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and assisting with inventory and cost accounting functions within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, experience in inventory and manufacturing accounting, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operations, production, purchasing, warehouse, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Accounting Operations

• Assist in managing daily accounting operations, including:

• General ledger

• Accounts payable

• Accounts receivable

• Fixed assets

• Bank reconciliations

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and procedures.

• Support internal and external audit processes.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Assist with inventory accounting, reconciliation, and cycle count processes.

• Support standard costing and manufacturing cost analysis.

• Monitor inventory valuation and assist with variance analysis.

• Partner with operations and warehouse teams to improve inventory accuracy and reporting.

• Support freight, warehousing, and production cost tracking.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare financial and operational reports for management review.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.

• Support profitability and margin analysis by product line, customer, and distribution channel.

• Develop and maintain KPI reporting related to:

• Inventory

• Production efficiency

• Manufacturing costs

• Freight and logistics

• Gross margins

Team & Cross-Functional Support

• Provide support and guidance to accounting staff as needed.

• Assist in documenting and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Cross-train within the accounting department to ensure operational continuity.

• Serve as backup to the Controller when necessary.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, purchasing, supply chain, and production.

経理アシスタントマネージャー（Assistant Controller）

部門：Finance & Accounting
レポート先：Controller / CFO
勤務地：Manufacturing Facility

【ポジション概要】

消費財メーカーにて、Controller および CFO をサポートし、日々の経理・財務業務全般を担当していただきます。月次・年次決算業務、財務レポート作成、在庫管理会計、原価計算、内部統制サポート等を担当いただくポジションです。

製造業における経理経験をお持ちで、在庫管理や原価計算に関する知識があり、製造、購買、倉庫、サプライチェーン等の関連部署と連携しながら業務を進められる方を求めています。

【主な業務内容】

■ 経理・財務業務

・日常経理業務のサポート

• General Ledger

• Accounts Payable

• Accounts Receivable

• Fixed Assets

• Bank Reconciliation

・月次・四半期・年次決算業務のサポート

・仕訳入力、勘定科目残高照合、各種会計資料作成

・財務諸表およびマネジメントレポート作成補助

・GAAPおよび社内会計ポリシーへの準拠対応

・内部監査・外部監査対応サポート

■ 在庫・原価管理

・在庫会計、棚卸、在庫照合作業のサポート

・標準原価計算および製造原価分析

・在庫評価および差異分析

・製造部門・倉庫部門と連携し在庫精度改善を推進

・物流費、倉庫費、製造コスト管理サポート

■ レポーティング・分析業務

・財務・オペレーションレポート作成

・予算策定、Forecast、Cash Flow分析サポート

・製品別・顧客別・チャネル別収益分析

・以下KPIレポート作成・管理

• 在庫

• 生産効率

• 製造コスト

• Freight / Logistics

• 粗利率

■ チームサポート

・経理スタッフへのサポート

・業務フローおよび内部統制改善サポート

・チーム内クロストレーニング

・必要に応じてController業務のバックアップ対応

・製造、購買、サプライチェーン等との連携

【応募資格】

■ 学歴

・Accounting、Finance、または関連分野のBachelor’s Degree必須

・CPA保持者またはCPA取得予定者歓迎

■ 経験

・3年以上の経理経験必須

・製造業、Consumer Products、Consumer Staples業界経験歓迎

・在庫管理・原価計算経験歓迎

■ スキル

・ERP使用経験

• Oracle Fusion等歓迎

・Advanced Excel Skills 必須

・BI / Reporting Tool使用経験歓迎

【求める人物像】

・分析力および問題解決能力の高い方

・細部まで注意を払える方

・マルチタスク環境に対応できる方

・コミュニケーション能力が高い方

・関連部署と協力しながら業務を進められる方

・英語・日本語バイリンガル歓迎

・ConfidentialityおよびProfessionalismを保てる方

【勤務環境】

・オフィスおよび製造現場の両方での勤務環境

・倉庫・製造現場との連携が発生する場合があります。

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.

• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or consumer staples industry preferred.

• Experience with inventory and cost accounting strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as:

• Oracle Fusion or similar ERP platforms

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

• Experience with BI and reporting tools preferred.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• English/Japanese bilingual ability preferred.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing environment.

• May require occasional interaction with warehouse and production areas.