Controller

Audio-Technica is a leading manufacturer of a broad range of audio products, including high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, wireless monitor systems, phonograph cartridges, turntables and more.

All around the world, Audio-Technica is committed to providing extraordinary products that help customers experience more than they expect, from remarkable audio quality to reliability and durability that are second to none.

We are an ambitious and driven team with many exciting opportunities ahead. Due to recent growth, we are looking to fill the role of Controller.

General Function:

***Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

General Function The Controller is responsible for closely monitoring the financial health of the multi-entity organization, while managing the daily operations of the accounting team, and supporting executive management. This position will play a key role in the future growth of the Audio-Technica Americas entities through monitoring of organizational financial health, timely and accurate reporting and a leadership role within a shared services structure.

This position plays an important role within the finance operations of the business, including general accounting, cross departmental financial analysis, financial reporting, tax compliance issues, and budgeting for multiple entities, both domestic and foreign. This position will have exposure to all areas of the business, including interaction with our Canadian, Latin American and Japanese counterparts. We seek an individual who demonstrates a strong positive attitude and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment with various job responsibilities, to become an integral part of the company's management team. This position provides an excellent opportunity for growth within the financial area of the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Vice President of Finance with oversight of the general accounting and finance areas of the business, which support multiple entities with varied types of operations.
• Take a lead role with developing and managing a centralized / shared services structure, in support of our multi-entity, multi-location and multi-country operations.
• Provide technical support to the Accounting Manager and accounting clerks in regard to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash application and General Ledger transactions.
• Oversee daily cash position reporting, including working with the Vice President of Finance and Assistant Controller regarding cash projections and corresponding funding decisions.
• Develop and maintain a standardized process for Balance Sheet reconciliations across entities.
• Coordinate the efficient and timely month-end and year-end closing process for both domestic and Canadian entities. Duties to include general ledger account analysis necessary for month-end closing, both standard and non-standard journal entries as well as serving the primary role in financial statement preparation.
• Serve as a member on cross functional teams for various projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Post-closing financial reporting; including department level detail reporting and team meetings to update management and sales departments on financial progress.
• Quarterly and annual filings required by governmental and census agencies.
• Take a lead role in the preparation of the annual expense budget and supporting schedules.
• Work in coordination with all members of the Accounting and Finance team and outside auditors to prepare for and manage the year-end financial audits for all entities.

Skills Required:

• Working knowledge of a centralized / shared services Accounting and Finance structure a plus.
• Public accounting experience preferable but not required.
• Knowledge of the SAP (current) or Microsoft Dynamics (future) ERP systems is preferable but not required.
• Experience with foreign subsidiaries a plus.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and eliminations a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive work environment and cultivate a culture of openness, teamwork and trust.
• Demonstrated ability to hold self and others accountable for keeping commitments, maintaining standards and achieving business and/or functional goals.
• Ability to look 1-3 years ahead for project planning, anticipate various outcomes and prepare accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in order to problem solve across departments.
• Must be proficient in all MS Office applications.
• Willingness to travel periodically; both in the domestic US and Canada.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• A minimum of fifteen years progressive experience in the Accounting / Auditing field.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• Stow, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stow, OH