Senior Accounting Manager (all genders)

BENEFITS:

• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan and 4% match
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

As the Senior Accounting Manager, you will be a key leader in our U.S. finance operations, managing financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This role requires a strong foundation in IFRS, US-GAAP, and SOX/JSOX requirements, as well as hands-on involvement in day-to-day financial and operational functions. You will collaborate closely with our headquarters in Germany and internal teams to ensure alignment with global financial governance and strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead financial operations for the U.S. entity, ensuring compliance with IFRS and US-GAAP standards.
• Oversee month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Develop and implement new financial governance frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Nikon SLM headquarters to align U.S. operations with global standards.
• Manage U.S. tax filings, registrations, and compliance matters.
• Lead payroll processing, accounts payable, and cash flow management.
• Support inventory management and production with strong operational insight.
• Maintain and optimize ERP systems (SAP S4/Hana and QuickBooks preferred).
• Ensure compliance with SOX/JSOX documentation and internal control requirements.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including the President, COO, and Group CFO.
• Provide leadership to a small U.S. finance team and foster a collaborative, solution-oriented culture.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including team leadership.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, US-GAAP, and SOX/JSOX compliance.
• Experience with U.S. tax regulations and payroll.
• Operational understanding of manufacturing and inventory management.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP S4/Hana and QuickBooks.
• Proven ability to implement new processes and troubleshoot effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong execution mindset and ability to manage cross-functional initiatives.

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