The Director of Accounting, Shared Service, provides pivotal strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and consolidation processes for Canon USA, Inc. This role reports to the Sr Director of Shared Services Accounting. This role manages the SS Accounting Group and provides direction to the various Sales and Non Sales Divisions for the Monthly Close Process ensuring the timely and accurate transmission of Canon USA’s financial results to the Consolidation Group. The Director serves as a key technical accounting resource, driving strategy execution, Financial Policy development and updates to Financial Policies, SOX Controls, and daily accounting practices, thus ensuring accurate Financial Reporting, process improvements, and regulatory compliance across all Divisions within Canon USA, Inc.

Manage SS Accounting Department: Direct the daily accounting process for the SS Accounting Department. Manage staff and ensure daily accounting processes are performed on a timely basis, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance with all company Financial Policies and Practices. Provide training and guidance as needed.
Monthly Close : Ensure the monthly close is completed accurately and meets all deadlines (1.5 days), including the transmission of consolidated financial results to the Consolidations Group by the target time.
Group Guidance & Process Improvement: Establish and communicate reporting time-frames and requirements to all Divisions. Continuously drive closing process improvements across Canon USA.
Technical Compliance & Research: Act as the authoritative subject matter expert on accounting principles and financial reporting rules. Monitor new accounting pronouncements, update reporting requirements, and provide GAAP guidance to the Accounting Departments.
Financial and SOX Audits: Strategically manage all audit requests from both Internal and External Auditors (Financial and SOX), ensuring timely, accurate responses and comprehensive support. Maintain a strong control environment to ensure no material errors occur.
Strategic Leadership & Team Development: Direct the activities of multiple managers. Set team goals aligned with long-term organizational strategy, manage budgets, and oversee the selection, development, and evaluation of staff.

Qualifications & Experience
Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 10 years of related experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required, MBA a plus.

Experience:
Extensive progressive experience in managing a corporate accounting group, with a proven track record of managing complex processes and multiple operating systems. Experience with Oracle and/or SAP is preferred.
Audit experience in a public accounting firm(s) is highly preferred.
Experience serving as the main point of contact for external auditors to develop and defend technical accounting treatments processes.
Strong revenue recognition experience. Lease Accounting experience is a plus.

Leadership:
Minimum of several years managing accounting managers and staff.
A proven track record of managing, mentoring, and developing a team of senior accountants and managers.
Ability to act as the primary corporate liaison to Divisional Financial Management, and corporate Department heads such as Tax, Treasury, and other.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accountants, are required.

Technical Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting rules.
IFRS knowledge is a plus

Systems:
Working knowledge of large database Operating Systems such as Oracle R12
Experience using Oracle Hyperion
Advanced Excel.
Google workspace experience a plus.
 
In accordance with applicable law, we are providing the anticpated salary range, $151,570 - $226,970

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts
-“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three company designated days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days).

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