Vice President, Finance Jobs

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

• Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure effective and efficient shared service delivery.
• Provide environment for career growth and satisfaction.
• Oversee general accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions ensuring timely and accurate reporting and strong collaboration between teams.
• Evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement (process, technology, staffing), and implement approved changes.
• Develop and maintain policies and systems to ensure records are maintained in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare annual budgets and supporting documentation, monitor adherence to budgets, and develop metrics to allocate shared service charges to supported business units.
• Mitigate financial risks to the organization by monitoring adherence to the company’s internal controls.
• Attract, develop, engage and retain key talent.
• Ensure all new accounting regulations are implemented throughout the group of companies.
• Collaborate cross functionally with key business stakeholders to drive improvements in shared services.
• Lead complex accounting transactions including accounting due diligence for acquisitions, purchase accounting, and implementation of new accounting regulations.
• Be a key leader in supporting the long term strategic plan for the shared service organization and the Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable departments.
• Lead change for standardization and automation of accounting and finance department processes to gain efficiencies.
• Maintain the highest level of integrity.

• High standards of data accuracy, commitment, and integrity.
• Ability to make decisions and meet demanding deadlines.
• Ideal candidate will have prior experience overseeing accounting and finance-related functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to solve problems using a team approach. Must be able to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization as well as external consultants and auditors.
• Technical accounting expertise required.
• CPA license and Big 4 public experience preferred.
• 15+ years of increasing responsibility in finance roles.
• Strategic planning, project management and tactical implementation skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. Customer service-oriented focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. MBA or master’s degree in related field preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership in finance and change management.

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