About Us:
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. has helped customers Move The World Forward for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.
About the role:
Internal control and JSOX compliance for Americas entities. Development and oversight of financial reporting compliance control structure and procedures, including IT. Participation in business operation and strategic projects, while managing activities for timely filings in compliance with JSOX reporting requirements. Play an essential role reviewing and establishing key internal controls, identifying control weaknesses, and making appropriate recommendations to enhance efficiency and ensure adherence.
What you will do:
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Perform annual and periodic risk assessment to identify/confirm relevant process/control scoping.
- Conduct JSOX design assessments of key internal controls over financial reporting, using accepted practices and methodologies.
- Facilitate walkthroughs & maintain process documentation (narratives & RCMs)
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Identify key risks and control deficiencies, process gaps, and areas for potential improvement.
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Evaluate and advise on new/changed processes and/or systems to ensure implementation of effective internal controls and segregation of duties considerations.
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Prepare audit evidence and document testing performed, supporting reasonable assurance regarding the Company's: effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations.
- Supervise progress and review of test plans, procedures and conclusions reached by IA staff.
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Collaborate with business control owners to remediate control gaps, implement best practices, and facilitate improvements, providing audit finding recommendations.
- Plan and coordinate internal control/JSOX training as needed.
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Communicate testing results, impact, and mitigation strategies in both written and verbal formats internally to control/ process owners, various management levels, and internal contacts headquartered in Japan.
- Coordinate and liaison with external auditors.
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Perform internal audits as requested, assessing compliance with Company requirements
When & Where:
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This is a hybrid position based in our Houston, TX office.
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Up to 15% travel.
What you need to have:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of practical internal control, business process, or audit experience
- 3+ years of experience leading/participating in SOX/JSOX initiatives and reviewing staff work papers.
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Internal Controls implementation experience (risk identification, design, and deficiency remediation).
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Working knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO & risk assessment practices & strong knowledge: audit techniques, testing approach, support, & sampling
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Solid analytical and evaluation skills (ability to quickly review, understand and analyze processes).
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Effective, diplomatic interpersonal skills (work closely with mgmt., dept. staff, external auditors, etc.) with strong verbal and written communication.
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Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage multiple focus areas under set time constraints.
What would be nice to have:
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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (preferred), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or similar
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J-SOX/SOX & COSO experience in a manufacturing environment
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Experience collaborating with international colleagues
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ERP implementation background
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Data analytics experience
What we offer:
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
- Profit Sharing Opportunities
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Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
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401k with automatic company contribution and company match
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance
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Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
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Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
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Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
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On-site fitness center (Houston)
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On-the-job training and development
To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Agency Disclaimer:
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.