Finance Manager

10 - Finance Manager 2

Req ID: 139522

Remote Position: No

Band: 10

Region: Asia

Country: China

State/Province: Jiangsu Province

City: Suzhou

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:

The Finance Manager will lead accounting operations, the internal control framework, and tax compliance for our Suzhou manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining a robust internal control environment, and managing all direct and indirect tax matters in compliance with Chinese statutory requirements and corporate policies. The position will partner closely with site leadership, regional finance teams, and external auditors to support operational efficiency, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance.

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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