Yusen Terminals Looking for General Manager, Finance & Accounting at Nashville, TN, United States Full Time

Job Description

Yusen Terminals LLC (“YTI”, based in Terminal Island (Los Angeles), CA, is a joint venture by NYK Line and Macquarie Infrastructure Partners III, with headquarters’ office in Tokyo, Japan and Sydney, Australia, respectively.
YTI operates a state-of-the-art marine container terminal in the Port of Los Angeles. YTI was established in 1991 at the Port’s Berths 212-218. The services we provide are stevedoring and terminal operations for The THEA Alliance (ONE, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming) as well as slot chartering from Evergreen, CMA-CGM, APL, COSCO and OOCL. As a full-service marine terminal, YTI provides modern technology, equipment, on-dock rail, storage facilities and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP®). YTI’s highly experienced management team are dedicated to efficient cargo handling with a focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction. We currently operate eleven, Post Panamax Gantry cranes including six, state-of-the-art Super Post Panamax Gantry cranes. YTI is committed to giving all our customers a reliable “Best-in-Class” service delivery as well as a complete suite of marine terminal services to the shipping and transportation community.
Our employees are what makes Yusen Terminals LLC a great place to work! We strive to offer the right environment and continual development, and we reward performance for the right people! We offer excellent comprehensive benefits with full company paid medical. Our core values: Integrity, Innovation, and Intensity are evident in our culture. Our Integrity is demonstrated by our loyalty, honesty, credibility, and respect for our customers and colleagues. Our Innovation is demonstrated by our willingness to try new or untested ideas and approaches to our business. Our Intensity is focused on quality and efficiency to drive business results and change management. We Never Give Up, We Overcome Challenges, and We Remain Motivated!
If you excel in a role where you can solve problems, adapt quickly while managing obstacles in stride and seek to join an amazing team then consider this opportunity:
We are currently seeking a General Manager, Finance and Accounting to lead our Nashville team reporting to the Chief Financial Officer based in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include hiring, training, developing, evaluating performance of direct reports as well as setting clear expectations regarding achievement and tracking of goals, metrics and KPIs. The position will oversee the General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions and the financial services area including Working Capital Management (covering A/R, A/P, and Inventory) and Payroll as well as Audit and Tax related matters. The position will have direct management responsibility of the following: Accounting Manager, Billing & AR Manager, Accounts Payable Supervisor, (2) Payroll Specialists, Financial & Systems Analyst, and indirectly manages (7) indirect reports.
Overview:
Qualified candidates must have solid financial and accounting knowledge of standards, process, reporting and systems; comfortable in transitional situations where there is rapid change and ambiguity; takes pride in excellence and has the initiative to keep striving for improvement and learning while delegating and developing a strong supporting team.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to business process, balancing control with flexibility, procedure with simplicity, and a willingness to innovate and change while creating an environment of rigor and discipline; ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization to articulate an understanding of the business through the numbers and data analytics; ability to command credibility and influence outcomes at the highest levels of an organization; willing to “roll up sleeves” and operate at any level (from senior management to the lowest level of the organization); ability to think strategically and act tactically.
What you will do:

• Oversee and lead accounting team by fostering an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture that creates an environment of trust, collaboration, ownership, and productivity.
• Advocate a continuous improvement culture with team; leads through effective timely communication and coaching.
• Build and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies.
• Oversee the general accounting function, which includes cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, inter-company and balance sheet management and providing comprehensive data analytics and financial updates to senior management team.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines; Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets, to enforce policies, procedures, and to standardize and streamline workflow.
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards as well as providing support to the management team including investments, capex, timely data forecasts, etc.
• In conjunction with Director of Finance, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, forecasts, and reporting standards on a monthly and annual basis.
• Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules. This entails review of vessel billing with completion of vessel sail. Involves significant interaction with operations in west coast.
• Ensure that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance.
• Supervise the completion of federal and state tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use tax, payroll and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reports required by government regulation. Assists with Corporate Tax related issues and meeting reporting requirements.
• Take Lead role in working with external auditors (Big Four Accounting Firms) on periodic audits; assist in developing Accounting reconciliation process and other internal control policies and procedures.

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate Degree in accounting or finance or a four-year degree in a related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA a plus.
• 5 – 10 years of combined Public Accounting and or Private Industry accounting experience preferably from a multinational business; 3-5 years supervisory experience a plus; manager experience in public accounting will satisfy experience requirement. Prior management experience required.
• Ability to supervise, train and coach employees with varying levels of experience.
• Employee development and performance evaluation skills.

• Ability to make tough decisions, have difficult conversations and understand the value of conflict resolution over conflict avoidance.
• Ability to convene and motivate teams; demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to employ flexibility and creativity in the face of ambiguity and challenge; take ownership and drive activities to completion.
• Experience in analyzing business performance, financial data, and developing financial plans within a service environment desirable.
• Ability to foster a cooperative, positive, and elevated work environment.
• High degree of integrity including ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting, required.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen focus on both detail and the big picture.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with an ongoing process improvements mindset.
• Ability to listen, dialogue and apply situational leadership methodology as appropriate.

Critical leadership competencies for success:

• Financial Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Technical Accounting Expertise
• Performance Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

Our Benefits
We have built a team who love what they do and share a passion for the terminal business. We encourage continuous learning and improvement, share knowledge and ideas freely, and have a dynamic and open culture.

And, if that is not enough, how about this list:

• Work for a great company in one of the coolest industries in the world
• Great leadership team that truly believes in people and treating them well
• Paid-Time-Off – 21 days to start as a new hire
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision for employee and family
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Pension Plan
• Group Legal
• EAP services