Dec 5

Job: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Financial Manager – YKK Corporation of America (Atlanta, GA, USA)

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Position: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Financial Manager
Posted by: YKK Corporation of America
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jessica Cork (Hiroshima, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening.

About YKK Corporation
At the YKK Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others:” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do.

Job Summary
Ykk Corporation of America is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Financial Manager. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective risk management. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Japanese and possess strong project management and intercompany communication skills. This position requires a proactive individual who can hold team members accountable and collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for GRC financial management and performance in the Americas Region including but not limited to accounting, tax, finance, treasury, and other related financial activities.
• Serve as the main point of contact between YKK Corporation of America and YKK Corporation of Japan Group Finance, Tax, Consolidations and other financial departments.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO and stakeholders to provide guidance and improvement on compliance matters including regulatory changes and best practices.

• Enforce financial compliance policies and procedures aligned with regional and global regulatory standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies.
• Identify GRC risks and opportunities within the Americas Region and execute improvements.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Prepare and present compliance reports and updates to CFO and key stakeholders.
• Strengthen GRC balance sheet management for the Americas Region.
• Improve financial reporting accuracy and timeliness to align with Japan deadlines and requests.
• Coordinate with local leaders to facilitate service provider timelines and accountability.
• Facilitate request for proposals (RFPs) to support local services provider needs.
• Implement automation and/or tools to improve the financial review and detection process.
• Supervision and Scope of Position
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Japanese (spoken and written) is essential with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in financial management, with a focus on governance, risk, and compliance or 3+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Expertise in JGAAP, US GAAP and IFRS; other local country tax matters a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and develop practical compliance solutions.
• Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to hold team members accountable.
• Experience working in multinational organizations or with cross-cultural teams is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (i.e. SAP, STRAVIS, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Equal Opportunity
YKK is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. The Company is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace for all employees. To accomplish this commitment, the Company shall comply with all current occupational health, safety, and environmental laws and develop the best feasible operations, procedures, technologies, and policies to provide such conditions. In order to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and customers, the Company maintains an environment free of smoke and smokeless tobacco products and does not tolerate the use of any illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs or alcohol in the workplace.

Apply at: https://careers.ykkamericas.com/job/Marietta-GRC-FINANCIAL-MANAGER-ATL-YCAATLACCT-GA-30039/1238878300/