PR/087744 | Japanese Bilingual Sr. Manager of Administration and Strategy

POSITION TITLE　Sr. Manager of Administration & Strategy 

POSITION SUMMARY

In this position, you will streamline, strengthen, and maximize the productivity of the back-office functions by leading the Finance, IT, and Procurement organizations while supporting business process optimization across all departments. You will partner closely with site leadership to enhance profitability and support short- and long-term financial planning and business strategy. The role also requires close collaboration with functional leaders and senior management in both North America and Japan headquarters across Finance, Planning, IT, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality functions

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop site KPIs that support profitability improvement initiatives and employee incentive programs

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to management through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial close processes, semi-annual formal budgeting, and weekly and other required financial forecasting activities covering P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

• Strengthen and optimize the structure, performance, and output of back-office functions, including Finance, Accounting, IT, and Procurement

• Lead the planning and development of company-wide business systems and processes across all functions to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency

• Provide comprehensive support to site leadership in the planning and execution of sustainable mid-term business and financial strategies aimed at maximizing profitability

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA or equivalent business experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing accounting

• More than 10 years of business experience, including financial management, financial and managerial accounting, and controlling responsibilities

• Experience in mid-term business and financial strategy planning

• Experience in back-office management, including Finance, Accounting, IT, and Procurement

• Experience in business process optimization, preferably within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in change management and organizational reorganization

   

LOCATION　Kansas City, MO

EMPLOYMENT TYPE　Full-Time

SALARY　USD120,000-150,000

BENEFITS　Medical, dental, vision, 401K and others