CFO AND TREASURER

Job Type: Location Type: Hybrid

 

JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation of Japan. Established in 1961, it’s known for manufacturing consumer electronics and communication equipment, focusing on quality, performance, and value.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the financial strategy, planning, and operations of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, ensuring strong financial performance, risk management, and alignment with both local business objectives and the strategic goals of the parent company in Japan. This role requires a global mindset, cross-cultural collaboration skills, and deep understanding of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) as well as local regulatory requirements. Responsible over financial and internal audits, tax compliance and interface with accounting/tax advisor, and CTPAT trade compliance.

This position is located in Long Beach, CA. (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

– Provide strategic financial direction to support the company’s growth, profitability, and sustainability.
– Partner with the President and executive leadership team to shape long-term financial strategy and planning and develop recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
– Oversees the accounting, finance, credit departments, budget preparation, audit, tax, and risk management functions.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

– Work with the President and executive team to develop and implement financial strategies, create annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
– Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to improve performance.
– Monitor key financial and operational KPIs across regions.

Accounting

– Oversee all accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records and preparation of financial statements.

– Review sales and profit projections to actuals, and budgeted expenses to actual expenses.

Reporting and Compliance

– Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
– Maintain robust internal controls and compliance with regulatory and tax requirements in all operating countries.

– Oversee preparation of all required financial reports including the preparation of financial and other required reports for the Board of Director meetings and monthly senior management meetings.
– Coordinate audits (internal and external) and ensure audit readiness.

Treasury and Risk Management

– Manage cash flow, capital allocation, foreign exchange risk, and investment strategies.
– Oversee banking relationships and financing strategies.
– Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

– Implement internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets.

Cross-Cultural and International Collaboration

– Foster close working relationships with finance teams at the Japanese headquarters and across global subsidiaries.
– Ensure financial strategies align with Japanese corporate governance practices and global business culture.
– Support M&A activity, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, including due diligence and integration.

Team Development

– Build and mentor a high-performing, globally minded finance team.
– Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

– Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
– Minimum 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, including international and multi-entity operations.
– Experience working with or for a Japanese-owned company or in Asia-Pacific markets is highly desirable.
– Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAPs, and global tax structures.
– Proven leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
– Fluent in English; Japanese language proficiency is a strong plus but not required.

Success Factors:

– Ability to balance global strategy with local execution.
– Culturally sensitive, adaptable, and diplomatic.
– Strong ethical standards and commitment to corporate governance.
– Results-driven with an ability to thrive in a complex, matrixed environment.

JKUSA is an Equal Opportunity/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Employer who values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is the policy of this company to provide equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment. The company complies with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.