Finance Manager

General Overview

Functional Area:  FIN - Finance
Career Stream:  FIN - Finance
Role:  Manager 2
SAP Short Name:  MG2
Job Title:  Finance Manager 2
Job Code:  MG2-FIN
Job Level:  Band 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

About the Role:

Detailed Description

• Financial Accounting & Reporting:
  • Oversee all site-level accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end & Qtr-end close, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and China GAAP reporting standards.
  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare and review statutory financial statements and local filings.
  • Coordinate with regional and corporate finance teams on consolidation and reporting requirements.
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  • Establish and maintain a strong internal control framework, including compliance with SOX or equivalent corporate control standards.
  • Lead risk assessments and ensure proper documentation of financial processes and controls.
  • Coordinate internal and external financial and operational audits.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Tax Management:
  • Manage all tax aspects, including corporate income tax, VAT, and local tax compliance in China, in close partnership with the regional and corporate tax team.
  • Oversee tax filings, tax provisioning, and tax accounting.
  • Monitor changes in Chinese tax regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Support tax planning initiatives and incentives in coordination with the corporate tax team.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, coach, and develop the plant accounting and finance operations team.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Business Partnership:
  • Partner with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and procurement to support data-driven financial decision-making.
  • Support capital investment decisions with rigorous analysis (ROI, payback).
  • Work with SCM to manage and optimize inventory, obsolescence, and turns.
  • Support site initiatives such as automation, efficiency improvements, and financial systems upgrades.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Minimum of 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial position.
  • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working in a Multinational Corporation (MNC) environment.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and China accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks (SOX).
  • Strong SAP/ERP proficiency is essential.
  • Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, provide unbiased recommendations, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior management.
  • Pragmatic, hands-on, flexible, and adaptable to change.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
• Overnight travel may be required

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.