Accounting Manager

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Job Summary

Motion Control Engineering (MCE) has enjoyed a history of innovation, rapid growth and success. One of the early pioneers in the development of non-proprietary elevator controls, MCE is now the largest and most successful independent elevator control manufacturer in the world. In 2012, MCE became part of Nidec Corporation which is the World’s leading manufacturer of motors ranging from small precision to Ultra-size Motors. MCE’s elevator control products move people daily in tens of thousands of buildings around the world. Some of the most notable and recognizable buildings include the Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, The US Capitol Building, The US Supreme Court Building. MCE’s elevator control products also exist in thousands of buildings in universities, hospitals, shopping malls, housing projects, office buildings, etc. MCE is also the leading company in Nidec’s Global Elevator Solutions Group which serves the markets outside North America.

The key to our success is our people, technology and quality. MCE’s people have a variety of educational achievement levels and work experiences, and represent a broad cultural diversity.

The opportunities you will find at MCE are limited only by your desire to grow and succeed.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Manager, Accounting leads a team responsible for day-to-day accounting activities such as general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, close processes, and financial reporting support. The role ensures consistent application of accounting policies, maintains effective internal controls, and supports audits and compliance requirements.

This position balances operational execution, people leadership, and continuous process improvement and serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Finance, Operations, and external auditors.

The role typically reports to a Senior Manager, Accounting, Controller, or Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff

Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular feedback and reviews

Allocate workload, prioritize tasks, and ensure adequate coverage during close cycles

Support onboarding, training, and succession planning within the accounting team

Accounting Operations & Close Management

Oversee daily accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and timely

Resolve complex accounting issues and review team deliverables

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS (as applicable), company policies, and internal controls

Review account reconciliations and financial analyses for accuracy and completeness

Support preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting

Ensure documentation supports audit and regulatory requirements

Internal Controls & Audit Support

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting

Support internal and external audits, including responses to audit requests

Identify control gaps and support remediation and corrective actions

Ensure compliance with SOX or other regulatory frameworks, where applicable

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy

Support automation, system enhancements, or ERP initiatives

Standardize procedures and promote best practices across the team

Monitor KPIs related to close quality, timeliness, and reconciliation health

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and shared services teams

Support business initiatives requiring accounting input or analysis

Communicate accounting policies and requirements clearly to stakeholders

Escalate risks or issues with clear analysis and recommendations

Scope & Impact

Manages a team of accounting professionals or senior accountants

Impact is at the department or functional level

Decisions affect financial accuracy, compliance, audit outcomes, and management reporting

Errors or control failures may have financial, regulatory, or reputational consequences

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred

Prior experience in accounting or financial reporting roles required

Previous people-management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, close processes, and internal controls

Proven people-leadership and performance-management skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment capabilities

Ability to manage deadlines and priorities in a close-driven environment

Effective written, verbal, and stakeholder-communication skills

Proficiency with ERP systems and accounting tools

Additional Job Details

Management - M2

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
• Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals Communication & Influence
• Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area
• Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family
• Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues Leadership & Talent Management
• Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval Knowledge & Experience
• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
• Typically has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience

Salary range $110k-$115k

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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