Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and digitally agile Chief Accountant to join our finance team. The CA will be responsible for overseeing all accounting, tax, and cash activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent leadership abilities, experience with digital transformation, and good communication skills, and also the ability to formulate and drive financial strategy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Lead the Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable, and other functions of $3.5+ billion, largely autonomous North American subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd.  Reports to the Chief Financial Officer and manages over 50 team members and a significant outsourced operation. Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.  Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.  Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and control.  Monitor and manage cash flow, and, working with V.P. Finance, manage business planning and forecasting.  Coordinate and lead the annual audit and quarterly review process, liaise with external auditors.  Ensure compliance with local, state, and international government reporting requirements and tax filings.  Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.  Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.  Further the digital transformation of the Accounting department, as well as the overall systems and processes of the company. Manage relationships with auditors, financial advisers, and other third parties. Advise and collaborate with business teams to structure commercial transactions Potentially manage Procurement function and Real Estate function.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA and/or CPA or equivalent certification preferred.  Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.  Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting, with demonstrated expertise in revenue recognition, leasing, and business combinations. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.  Strong leadership and team management abilities.  Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Experience with outsourcing.

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