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Financial Process, Policy, and Procedures Specialist

Company Summary
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Summary
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group is searching for a Senior Financial Process, Policy, and Procedures Specialist to align, improve, and drive companywide processes, procedures, and policies in conjunction with improving the accuracy and transparency of the financial reporting. You will help define and drive long-term strategy and improvements for CEIG’s Financial Systems and related processes within the Group and Functional Units.

This experienced individual will work closely with all Functional Unit Controllers in driving the processes, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency. You will work closely with the finance team to drive automation and improvements in the monthly reporting. This position will require some travelling to various locations in the USA and overseas. The successful candidate will be a self-driven, experienced, motivated leader with multiple years of experience in finance, group accounting, and aligning entities with one another. This role will require strong project management, expert-level communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and operate effectively under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Come join us and be part of this dynamic team!

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, procedures, and policies related to finance and drive these down through the organization to promote accuracy and efficiency within the Functional Units.
• Serve as the primary business process and system functionality subject matter expert to assist organization in optimizing, standardizing, and improving system solutions and business processes.
• Work with cross functional teams to lead, coordinate, and advise on all aspects of the financials including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, developing training and communication solutions, and ensure procedures are followed and implemented.
• Build and maintain excellent partner and client relationships, interact, and partner with all levels of management to help drive collaborative business decisions.
• Mentor accounting & finance staff in helping to foster an environment of accountability and high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Understand how operational and financial decisions impact financial statements, including impacts to GAAP, IFRS, and JSOX reporting and internal controls.
• Knowledge of current financial best practices and new technological trends to be able to work with various teams to streamline existing processes.
• Experience working for large company and within a matrix organization.
• Exhibit the ability to lead, mentor and develop versatile teams.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial analysis into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems and excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with global colleagues from various countries.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and long hours as needed.
• Ability to travel globally.

Annual Salary Range: $100,574 to $194,758

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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