U.S. DIVISION CONTROLLER ATL [YCAATLACCT]

About YKK Corporation

At the YKK Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do.

Job Summary

YKK Corporation of America is seeking a highly skilled and experienced accountant, preferably CPA, to oversee the accounting, treasury, and tax functions for our US companies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, managing financial risks, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth and profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting operations for a US holding company and subsidiaries.
• Manage the month end close and quarter end close and reporting package to parent organization.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting of business plans throughout the year. 
• Manage the treasury functions, including cash flow management and banking requests.
• Oversee tax accuracy for US companies and coordinate tax requests with tax firm.
• Serve as key contact with auditors for planning, interim and annual audits.
• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements and annual foot note disclosures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)

• Develop and implement financial procedures and internal controls where needed. 
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.
• Improve processes and procedures with digital transformation initiatives.

Supervision and Scope of Position

• Lead and mentor two direct reports and engage directly with other subsidiaries managers.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Equal Opportunity

YKK is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. The Company is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace for all employees. To accomplish this commitment, the Company shall comply with all current occupational health, safety, and environmental laws and develop the best feasible operations, procedures, technologies, and policies to provide such conditions. In order to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and customers, the Company maintains an environment free of smoke and smokeless tobacco products and does not tolerate the use of any illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs or alcohol in the workplace.