About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

Support creation of annual operating plan for plant controllable operating expense and capital expenditures
Maintain variance analysis to planned expenses and support efforts to reforecast costs during the plan year
Perform the annual product cost standard setting process, periodic updates as required, and daily development of the product costs
Prepare all journal entries and account reconciliations on a monthly basis, including complex correcting journals or analytical schedules that support reserves
Analyze plant financial data, including cost center reports, activity rates, variances and inventory valuation. Prepare flux analysis and complex ad hoc financial analysis.
Complete the timely and accurate completion of month-end, year-end and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis
Perform error resolution/root cause analysis and implement process changes
Identify and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiencies and customer service
Create accurate and concise verbal and written communications to internal departments and external business partners about accounting-related information
Manage special projects individually or as part of a cross-functional team, ensuring timely decision making and completion
Manage, perform and interpret data analytics to assist in business decisions
Support accounting policy implementation and training of plant accounting personnel.
Enforce, support and seek to enhance the procedures around internal controls through cooperation and collaboration with the Internal Audit Department.
Maintain secure control of accounting-related documentation such as invoices, checks, journal entries and financial statements
Perform ad hoc duties as needed

Qualifications

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related degree.
10-12+ years of experience in accounting or finance
10+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with plant managers and other business partners with an emphasis on cost analysis (experienced in managing a plant or multiple plants of over 500 employees preferred.)
Experience in assisting with development of financial justifications for capital expenditures and performance improvement projects
Knowledge of query, reporting and data analysis tools
Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables)
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal customers
Proven analytical problem solver
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Works well in a team environment, working towards the common goal of the department as a whole
Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)