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    Sr. Director, Finance - Sparks, United States - Panasonic Avionics Corporation

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    Senior Director of Finance, Panasonic Energy of North America
    The criticality of this role cannot be overstated.

    As PENA continues to execute on their aggressive high-volume manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries this role will serve as a key member of PENA's executive leadership team and report directly to the Executive Vice President of PENA and dotted line to the CFO.

    He/she will have responsibility over Financial Management, Accounting, state and local taxes, Internal Control, and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).

    This person will work to build the capabilities of the finance/accounting team, ensure tactical execution, and provide the leadership necessary to support the continued growth of the business.

    Experience working in a high-volume continuous manufacturing environment will be a major benefit.
    This role will lead a capable team of finance/accounting professionals.

    He/she will act as a mentor and coach, having the chance to develop a promising young team in an exciting new industry.

    He/she must be able to work well in a dynamic, growth oriented, and collaborative environment.

    The Company's leadership team prides itself on its ability to make key decisions as a team, all working very hard toward the same objectives.

    This role will also be tasked with working very closely with its sister site (Kansas) as its construction is well underway with SOP to be in January 2025.

    The expectation is for both sites to work towards developing a centralized organization for those roles where it makes sense (e.g. Accounts Payable).

    This role will be very strategic in nature, as the Senior Director will lead execution of strategic financial operational objectives across the business.

    The successful candidate will bring the right level of executive presence, combined with an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to the table.

    DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

    Lead and manage the full finance function, including financial planning and analysis, financial operations, accounting, state and local taxes, internal control, and capital expenditures.

    Continuously improve the financial infrastructure, operational controls, and the integrity/quality of financial metrics and KPIs.
    Oversee budgeting/forecasting, purchasing, and cash management, for the organization.

    POSITION SPECIFICATION:
    Develop, implement and manage internal control requirements, and adherence to the company's policies around Sarbanes-Oxley.
    Pursue and implement best practices for planning, executing, reporting, and analyzing the business performance.

    Establish and maintain cash flow policies and procedures to ensure cash resources are available for daily operations and new business development initiatives.

    Be a strategic business partner to the various functions – inform and guide strategy and key business decisions.

    Provide the analytical framework to enable informed business decisions that identify trends early to capitalize on opportunities and manage risk.

    Build strong relationships cross functionally so that finance can better support the business.

    Serve as consultant to the President and all the Company's senior managers with respect to problems and/or opportunities of a financial and general management nature.

    Proactively advise the President and Parent Company by extracting and clearly communicating conclusions from key indicators, metrics, and analyses.
    Build processes, systems and procedures to efficiently provide accurate, timely and succinct management reporting packages.
    Extract conclusions from data to assist in decision making.
    Provide leadership in the development and execution of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
    Evaluate new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
    Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.

    Evaluate and improve core accounting and finance process that deliver timely and accurate financial statements, budgets, projects, and decision support analytics.

    Manage and lead the processes for strategic planning including the annual business plan and mid-term plan, financial forecasting, and budgets.

    Oversee proper accounting and the accurate compilation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
    Oversee the balance sheet and secure company assets.
    Oversee the preparation, timely submission, and accurate filing of all local and state tax returns.

    Ensure effective internal controls are in place, as well as compliance with accounting standards (both US GAAP and IFRS) and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

    Maintain positive working relationship with internal and external auditors.
    MISSION CRITICAL OBJECTIVE – YEAR 1

    Develop a means to report timely and accurately on the KPIs for the business, including the creation of meaningful countermeasures as needed.

    Develop the reporting processes and controls to accurately and timely report the necessary information to the various interested parties within Panasonic, e.g.

    – Finance, Risk, Investor Relations, etc.
    Improve the overall accuracy of the monthly forecasting process for income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
    SKILLS + EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    10+ years of relevant working experience with strong theoretical background in all finance and accounting areas including cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

    5+ years of experience in a management role, with a track-record of leadership success.
    Experience working in a high-volume continuous manufacturing environment is preferred.
    "Big Four" or national accounting firm experience is preferred but not required.
    Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards, including a working knowledge of Revenue Recognition principles and Lease accounting.
    Excellent knowledge of financial modeling and data analysis.

    Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making based on accurate and timely financial analyses.

    Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various stakeholders, customers, vendors, and internal departments.
    Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the
    organization, including staff based at remote locations.
    Strong operational aptitude with proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.

    Demonstrated track-record building successful teams, including mentoring existing talent and adding capabilities where required to enhance the capabilities of the finance organization.

    Explicit knowledge of accounting controls and proven success in implementation of compliance programs, both domestically and abroad.
    Technically astute; hands-on leader possessing strong business analysis skills.
    STYLE + PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    This Leader must be visionary and influential, with an ability to engage internal stakeholders at all levels.

    Most importantly, the candidate must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic while also being respectful, friendly, and caring.

    This Leader at Panasonic Energy of North America will be known for the following characteristics:

    Servant Leadership:
    Firmly believes that the company will be most successful when his/her employees are well served.

    Caring not just about the business goals, but the well-being of every member of his/her team, as only true success can be achieved through effectively mentoring and enriching the lives of others.


    Ethics and Values:
    Adhere to a code of conduct with a moral compass focused on the highest level of integrity and ethics; lives by Konosuke Matsushita's

    Seven Basic Business Principles:

    Contribution to Society, Fairness and Honesty, Cooperation and Team Spirit, Untiring Effort for Improvement, Courtesy and Humility, Adaptability, and Gratitude.


    Leading By Example:

    Demonstrating and fostering, by example, a sense of urgency, strong commitment/accountability, client-focus and sound decision making to achieving goals.


    Business Acumen:
    Knowledge of the competitive landscape, current and emerging practices within the industry.

    Vision and Purpose:

    Embracing and communicating the business' vision and its goals and reflecting a dedication to success which inspires and motivates.


    Inspirational:
    Encouraging and inspiring colleagues and subordinates to stretch beyond what they thought they could accomplish.

    Leadership and Conflict Resolution:
    Being bold enough to diplomatically state opinions which may not always be popular. Ability to work through controversy making conflicts opportunities for improvement and striving for win/win resolutions.

    EDUCATION REQUIRED
    Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is required.

    We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro.

    This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.


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