Job Overview

Komatsu is seeking a highly skilled Technical Accounting Manager to lead the research, interpretation, and implementation of complex accounting standards; including areas such as revenue recognition, goodwill, and lease accounting. This role is critical in ensuring our financial reporting complies with US GAAP and regulatory requirements, in addition to considerations around the future implementation of IFRS. The role will be responsible for advising on accounting implications of business transactions, helping to ensure standardization and consistency across the organization. 

Key Job Responsibilities

•    Lead proactive assessment of new and revised US GAAP accounting standards; evaluate and articulate financial statement impacts, develop implementation strategies, and effectively communicate changes across the organization.
•    Oversee accounting for complex transactions, with particular emphasis on revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and internal policies.
•    Conduct the annual goodwill impairment analysis and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
•    Prepare and supervise the completion of stand-alone financial statements in accordance with applicable regulations and company standards.
•    Manage oversight of the outsourced Lease Center of Excellence, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and quarterly financial reporting schedules; provide technical guidance on lease-related matters under ASC 842.
•    Collaborate closely with Internal Audit to support the global controls set; evaluate the development and enhancement of global internal controls in conjunction with the implementation of S/4HANA, and offer subject matter expertise on control remediation and best practices.
•    Drive process harmonization initiatives by identifying opportunities for operational improvements and consistency in accounting processes and internal controls; work cross-functionally to standardize global accounting policies.
•    Deliver detailed analysis and insights for special projects, ad hoc initiatives, and requests from senior leadership, including contributing to broader Corporate Accounting goals.
•    Partner with the IFRS implementation team to evaluate current accounting policies and processes, and assess the implications and required changes in preparation for the organization’s transition to IFRS.

Qualifications/Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience required. CPA certification strongly preferred.
•    Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP; exposure and knowledge of IFRS is preferred. 
•    Prior experience with SAP is preferred. 
•    Self-motivated to research and apply complex accounting standards.
•    Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with problem-solving orientation and acute attention to detail 
•    Self-starter with the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams,
•    Self-driven with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with others with minimal oversight.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
•    Highly organized and adept at managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously; capable of leveraging cross-functional influence to drive results in a dynamic environment.
 

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