Manager II, Finance & Accounting

HITACHI ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC.Finance

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities:

A. Financial Compliance & Control (Controller + Site Controller Scope):

• Ensure compliance with all financial procedures and Group policies.
• Develop and maintain internal finance procedures (including spending authorizations).
• Oversee site compliance with product flow, inventory, and internal control protocols.
• Manage internal audits and self-audits; ensure audit readiness.
• Manage external tax reviews (R&D, Asset Impairment, APA, Transfer Pricing) 
• Ensure adherence to corporate finance standards.

B. Financial Reporting & Operations Management:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Present monthly financial reviews to site and regional leadership.
• Coordinate external audits and compliance reporting.
• Provide reliable financial controlling information across functions.
• Ensure reliability and transparency of standard costing.
• Lead variance analysis, inventory control, and cost improvement validation.
• Develop local controlling procedures and manage site financial flows (CapEx/Investment, Inventory, Cash management, Fixed Assets, etc.).

C. Budgeting, Forecasting & Decision Support:

• Lead budgeting, periodic forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable variance insights.
• Support management with financial modeling, profitability analysis, and decision-ready analytics.
• Validate post-launch P&L for new programs, track convergence and variances.
• Provide analysis for manufacturing impacts and cost transparency.

D. Performance Management:

• Drive key performance metrics aligned with company objectives.
• Design performance dashboards; support production-to-plan and delivery performance.
• Actively participate in and support cost optimization and productivity plans.

E. Business Partnership:

• Act as strategic business partner to site leadership.
• Contribute to the site’s strategic planning and action plans.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities; recommend and implement solutions.
• Monitor and support plant profitability and operational alignment.

New Program Financial Oversight:

• Join program launch teams and ensure financial data integration.
• Monitor start-up performance vs business plan.
• Validate post-launch program financials.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, guide a team of 4-5 individuals (cost accountant, staff accountant, interns) to exemplary performance
• Develop, coach, and encourage finance team members to be their best
• Build a culture of performance, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration
• Enhance financial awareness and support the operational teams and business units
• Be pro-active in people management and lead by example

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.