Manager, General Ledger

Overview

When you join Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being”. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best in class customer service through efficiency, accountability, and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change.

In addition, we’re a Great Place to Work… and we really mean it! Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. has been officially Certified as a Great Place to Work since 2022. An organization earns this distinction when its employees have expressed their trust in the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.

As Manager, General Ledger you will report to the Senior Director, Finance, and will be responsible for leading the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations. You will supervise the general ledger team, maintain strong internal controls, and help drive process improvements that make our close faster and more accurate.

The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change doesn’t come around every day.

Responsibilities

+ Supervise the day-to-day activities of the general ledger team to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements as required.

+ Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, maintaining the close calendar and ensuring all deliverables meet established deadlines and reporting requirements.

+ Own the complete balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring all accounts are reconciled timely and accurately and that all reconciling items and balances are fully analyzed, supported, and resolved.

+ Prepare and review journal entries and accruals, ensuring entries are accurate, properly supported, and approved.

+ Provide the financial reporting team with general ledger schedules and supporting information needed for consolidated and parent-company reporting under IFRS and U.S. GAAP.

+ Oversee intercompany accounting with subsidiaries and other group entities.

+ Coordinate with the financial reporting team on reserve entries and any reporting adjustments to ensure they are properly recognized in the general ledger.

+ Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX/J-SOX compliance, control documentation, and support for control testing.

+ Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on corporate general ledger matters during interim and year-end audits, preparing requested documentation and addressing audit findings in a timely manner.

+ Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the close and reporting cycle, leveraging ERP functionality, reconciliation tools, and data analytics.

+ Support the preparation and recording of journal entries for non-routine transactions that impact the general ledger.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional partners in FP&A, tax, treasury, and operations to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

+ Perform financial analysis and provide insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making.

+ Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests and support special projects, including enhancements to financial systems and reporting applications.

+ Train, coach, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, month-end close, and account reconciliations.

+ 2+ years of people leadership or people management experience, including supervising, leading, or training accounting staff.

+ Working knowledge of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP.

+ Experience with internal control frameworks (SOX, J-SOX, or similar).

+ Advanced Excel skills and experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP system.

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

+ Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred:

+ CPA (or actively pursuing) and/or a master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ Public accounting experience.

+ Experience with Oracle EPM/Hyperion, account reconciliation software (e.g., BlackLine), or reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI).

+ Experience with a multinational company or a U.S. subsidiary of a foreign parent.

The typical pay range for this role is $98,000 -$122,000. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. This position may include a discretionary bonus based on performance.

Note

This is a general description of the duties and responsibilities most frequently required of this position. The company may from time-to-time request that the incumbent perform other related tasks and assume reasonable responsibilities that have not been specifically included in this description.

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change. Kyocera is looking for enthusiastic and innovative people to help our customers run their businesses more efficiently and more profitably. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, a 401k match, flexible spending, disability and life insurance, plus paid time off and holidays.

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Kyocera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, or familial status.