China Assistant Controller at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Manufacturing, Tire IndustryIndustries

Requirements

Experience in distribution accounting, sales accounting, and revenue recognition
Knowledge of compliance, accuracy in revenue recognition, and liability accrual
Expertise in finance support operations including customer billing, payment collection, and customer reconciliation
Ability to review business proposals and provide accounting instructions for control and compliance
Understanding of RTM execution and Order to Cash integration from an accounting perspective
Skills in distribution inventory management, FG inventory valuation, physical counts, and issue resolution
Capability to coordinate with supply chain and sales/marketing on inventory management, process improvements, slow-moving inventory, and risk mitigation
Experience in internal control, SOX compliance, quarterly letter of representation, and SOX certification
Proficiency in driving business process changes, control implementation, 302 assessments, RACM reviews, issue tracking, and audit support
Team management skills including monitoring performance, coaching, development, succession planning, and fostering team engagement
Ability to lead ad hoc regional/global tasks, new policy implementation, and process/system efficiency improvements

Responsibilities

Manage Distribution accounting - Sales accounting & revenue recognition
Ensure compliance & accuracy of revenue recognition & liability accrual
Provide proper operation finance support, e.g., customer billing, payment collection, customer reconciliation
Review business proposals and provide accounting instructions, ensure proper control & accounting compliance for new business initiatives
Guide RTM execution & Cooper Order to Cash integration from accounting perspective
Manage Distribution accounting - Distribution inventory management (FG)
Ensure proper FG inventory valuation for financial accounting & reporting
Execute FG physical count and drive closure of identified issues
Coordinate with supply chain for SP warehouse & consignment inventory management and continuously drive process/system improvement
Coordinate with sales/marketing to drive business actions of slow-moving & DS tires and mitigate operational and financial risk
Support China controller to manage the quarterly letter of representation and SOX certification processes
Drive business process change and control implementation to ensure proper issue closure
Ensure proper delivery of routine SOX & internal control tasks (quarterly 302 assessment, Annual RACM review, issue tracking & closure)
Support internal & external audit requirements
Monitor & guide GBS team performance
Coach & develop team members and grow team talents
Ensure proper team succession plan
Drive overall engaging & growing team environment
Lead ad hoc regional & global tasks & initiatives
Lead new policy implementation
Continuously identify opportunities for accounting/controlling efficiency improvement and implement process/system change accordingly

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Revenue RecognitionSOX ComplianceInternal ControlsInventory ValuationOrder to CashFinancial ReportingAudit SupportTeam ManagementProcess ImprovementCustomer ReconciliationPhysical Inventory CountSupply Chain Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the China Assistant Controller role?

The role involves distribution accounting including sales accounting, revenue recognition, inventory management, internal controls and SOX compliance, team management, and leading other initiatives like process improvements.

Is this a remote position or does it require being in China?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Does this role involve managing a team?

Yes, the position includes team management responsibilities such as monitoring and guiding GBS team performance, coaching and developing team members, ensuring succession planning, and driving an engaging team environment.

What experience would make me a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates would have expertise in distribution accounting, revenue recognition, SOX compliance, inventory management, internal controls, and team leadership experience in a finance or controlling environment.