Regional Controller

Overview:

When you join Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of doing what is right as a human being. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best in class customer service through efficiency, accountability, and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change.

In addition, were a Great Place to Work and we really mean it Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. was officially certified a Great Place to Work since 2021. An organization earns this distinction when its employees have expressed their trust in the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.

As a Regional Controller, you will be reporting directly to the Division Controller of Direct Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting, analyzing, and reporting division results, efficiencies, and productivity, as well as analyzing and publishing divisions internal financial statements vs. budget and prior year to positively impact divisions performance and profitability. This position is based in Irving, TX location, but will be responsible for offices throughout the West region.

The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change doesnt come around every day.

1. Cash Flow Management: Forecast cash flow needs and advise upper management on cash flow deficiencies or excess cash requiring distribution to HQ.

2. Audit Liaison: Collaborate with external audit staff to provide accurate and timely audit documentation, and address and remediate audit findings by partnering with Local Controllers and HQ management.

3. Internal Controls Monitoring: Gather feedback from internal and external audit personnel, work with managers to design proper control procedures, and follow up on and monitor the effectiveness of the internal control framework.

4. Budget Preparation Assistance: Provide local and HQ financial management with relevant financial data, including historical P&L trends in order to facilitate the financial planning process.

5. Financial Risk Minimization: Be aware of current processes, understand company weaknesses, engage employees with training, and openly communicate areas for improvement to safeguard assets.

6. Financial Compliance Assurance: Understand and ensure the adequacy of financial closing and reporting procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy.

7. Financial Reporting Compilation: Review and gather financial information required for HQ reporting, such as ROU asset calculations and asset roll forward schedules.

8. Cost Savings Identification: Identify operational efficiencies and best staff utilization, reduce duplicated reporting functions, and assess resource needs in the finance department.

9. Leadership and Operational Excellence:

+ Lead Controllers and Their Teams: Ensure a strong understanding of all operational functions at the subsidiary level, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Contracts, Order Processing, and Inventory.

+ Support Financial Close: Assist subsidiaries with the financial closing process. Provide guidance on such areas as Inventory and Accounts Receivable reserve calculations, accruals, and account reconciliations.

+ Trouble Shoot Short-term Personnel issues: Perform subsidiary controllership duties as required due to turnover or temporary leaves of absence within the controllership network.

+ Promote Best Practices: Encourage standardization of operational procedures and leverage best practices to assist underperforming operations in improving their process. Report significant deviations in operational effectiveness to management.

+ Monthly Expense Analysis: Perform comprehensive monthly analyses of expenses compared to budget, prior month trends, and on a relative basis compared to other subsidiaries. Communicate issues to management and initiate corrective actions.

+ Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison between Corporate and Direct Operations to facilitate communication and task completion.

+ Departmental Coordination: Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

+ Intercompany Transactions: Manage intercompany transaction reporting and eliminations.

+ Internal Control Framework: Implement and standardize internal control frameworks across all Direct Operations, including documentation of key processes for J-SOX compliance and testing.

+ Mergers and Acquisitions Support: Assist in due diligence and post-merger integration of acquired Direct Operations.

+ Accounting Research: Conduct accounting research and develop position papers to document the Companys decisions on unusual transactions.

+ Policy Development: Develop and implement Corporate Policies and Procedures within Direct Operations.

+ Issue Resolution: Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues during the financial close process as well as within day-to-day operations.

Required:

+ Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

+ Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in finance and accounting.

+ Proven experience with profit and loss responsibilities, corporate accounting, and internal control compliance.

+ Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting theory.

+ Prior experience with reporting systems: Oracle, E-Automate, and Hyperion preferred.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

+ Ability to travel at least 25% including overnight stays.

Preferred:

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certified: CPA Certified.

+ Accounting experience, preferably within the Copier Dealer industry.

Note

This is a general description of the duties and responsibilities most frequently required of this position. The company may from time-to-time request that the incumbent perform other related tasks and assume reasonable responsibilities that have not been specifically included in this description.

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The companys portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change. Kyocera is looking for enthusiastic and innovative people to help our customers run their businesses more efficiently and more profitably. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, a 401k match, flexible spending, disability and life insurance, plus paid time off and holidays.

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Kyocera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualified minorities, women, protected veterans and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.