Controller

The Controller will play a key role in guiding accounting, reporting, and compliance/controls. The candidate will lead the accounting team to meet various deadlines as well as take initiatives to improve processes. The candidate needs to be experienced in GAAP accounting and complex accounting issues. The candidate needs to be dynamic and a team player. The roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. To ensure GAAP-compliant accounting policies and processes are fully established and properly followed for accounting and reporting of business transactions. Be able to draft accounting memos with external support.

2. Maintain and improve company accounting systems, the chart of accounts, lead monthly and annual closing, lead monthly account analysis, and follow up to resolve outstanding issues. Lead consolidation of financial statements and preparation of footnotes of financial statements.

3. To work with external auditors by providing financial data and information, as well as explanations. Coordinate among functions to resolve various audit issues to ensure the audit is completed as planned.

4. To work with the accounting firm on tax returns, provide financial statements, reconciliations, as well explanations as necessary for the accounting firm to complete returns. Be able to perform deferred tax accounting with external support.

5. Participate in financial reviews with the operations team, team up with the financial planning and analysis team to perform related functions, including budgeting and analysis.

6. Work as a leader in company internal controls, make sure internal controls are put in place for all critical business processes, and all business risks are addressed. Lead self-audits across the company to establish good business practices.

Requirements:

· Minimum of 15 years of accounting manager/controller experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

· Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or other related fields.

· CPA preferred

· SAP experience is preferred.

· Highly motivated and be able to work independently.

· Strong communication skills and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

· Bi-lingual English & Mandarin preferred.