Finance & Accounting Manager

Company Description: 

YAT USA, Inc. (Your Advanced Technology) is an industry leader in electric and battery powered outdoor power equipment and power tool manufacturing. Since launching in 2002, the company is dedicated to "becoming the most professional intelligent tool solution provider in the world.” YAT has innovation at its core and is committed to R&D and production of environmentally friendly and energy saving products such as lithium battery technology and low gasoline emission.  Our brand under Senix is seeing tremendous growth and we are looking to expand our top-rated team.  We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits and salaries.  If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting & Finance Manager to oversee and manage the company’s financial operations. This role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will provide strategic financial insights, improve financial processes, and support business decision-making while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with the company’s goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations

Prepare comprehensive monthly close packages, including accruals, prepayments, returns and COGS reconciliations, customer reserves and deposits, fixed assets, operating leases, loan interest, sales tax and Canadian GST/HST, credit card and bank reconciliations, and full balance sheet and income statement reporting packages

Conduct monthly treasury analysis to support cash management and financial planning

Analyze gross margin, gross profit, and net profit, and perform cost and efficiency comparisons to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Report financial results to YAT Headquarters in accordance with group reporting requirements

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal financial policies

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes

Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis and insights

Support the Executive President and leadership team with financial planning and decision-making

Cross-Border Coordination:

Act as the primary liaison between U.S. operations and Overseas Finance Director

Support global consolidation, reporting packages, and intercompany transactions

Ensure alignment with headquarters’ financial standards, timelines, and systems

Internal Controls & Compliance:

Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations

Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies

Tax and Audit:

Prepare and file North Carolina state sales and use tax returns

Coordinate with external partners to register for and file sales and use taxes in other states

Act as a key contributor to external financial and tax audits.

Prepare and review audit working papers, manage inquiries, and reconcile audit adjustments.

Assist in the reconciliation and review of draft financial statements, and tax filings.

Operational Accounting:

Review ongoing accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance:

Payments, credit/debit memos

Maintain ledger of different team and Headquarters expenses share

Shared inbox management (accounting inbox)

Oversee inventory-related accounting:

Review cycle counts and scrap adjustments

Month-end inventory closing review

Lead bank transactions:

Oversee and manage bank transactions, including bill payments

Coordinate banking activities between U.S. financial institutions and related entities within the group

Expense Process:

Manage the expense process by reviewing and processing employees’ monthly expense reports

Prepare and record journal entries in the ERP system

Payroll Processing:

Prepare and record journal entries in the ERP system

Business Partnership:

Partner closely with the Executive President and department leaders (sales, operations, supply chain)

Provide financial insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability

Support pricing strategy, cost control, and margin improvement initiatives

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency

Lead or support ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives

Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products industry preferred

Experience working with multinational companies or reporting to overseas headquarters is a strong plus

Technical Skills

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel

Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and supply chain finance

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

Soft Skills

Chinese and English bilingual are required

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones

Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and influence decision-making

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key Relationships

Overseas Finance Director (YAT Headquarters)

S. Executive President

Local leadership team (Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, HR)

External auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners

Benefits:

Competitive Salary 

Bonus Opportunity (based on annual performance)

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and others)

401K matching

Paid Holidays (10 Per year) + 2 floating holidays

Working arrangement: Office with (Hybrid) allowed

Work Environment:

This position requires an employee to work in but not limited to corporate office, home office, job sites, retailers, and distributor locations. Not all these environments are not controlled by YAT. The position is a Hybrid role with 1 day of remote/home office work allowed after your first 60 days.  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and regularly required to walk. Must be able to lift 75 lbs., able to walk and stand for long periods of time at customer events, trade shows, and job site locations. Position requires approximately 5-10% travel and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

YAT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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