Position Overview
The Associate Director, Accounting leads FUJIFILM Biotechnology-Texas site's accounting operations to deliver accurate,timelyfinancial reportingin accordance withGroup accounting principles and applicable standards. The roleestablishesand strengthens internal controls (J-SOX aligned), owns SAP accounting processes, and drives standardization and automation across record-to-report, order-to-cash, andprocure-to-pay. The manager develops and directs an accounting team to meetobjectives, partners with FP&A and business leaders toprovideactionable insights, and ensures audit readiness through disciplined policy, documentation, and governance.
Company Overview
The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives.
From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.
If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki.
Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close; prepare/review journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and variance analyses to meet defined close calendars and reporting requirements.
- Implement, document, and improve internal controls and accounting policies (J-SOX aligned); monitor control performance, remediate deficiencies, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Coordinate external audits and support tax/audit requests; compile PBCs, liaise with auditors, and minimize audit adjustments; support grants and regulatory reporting, as applicable.
- Manage, coach, and develop accounting staff; set objectives, delegate work, provide feedback, and foster cross-training/coverage to strengthen team capability and succession.
- Oversee core accounting processes (AP, AR, cash management, inventory, revenue recognition, fixed assets, payroll accounting); ensure timely billing, collections, disbursements, capitalization, depreciation, and cash forecast support.
- Partner with FP&A and business leaders to deliver executive-ready analyses, dashboards, and KPIs; support budgets/forecasts and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition and applicable standards; maintain standardized accounting records for audit readiness and continuous improvement.
- Establish efficient, effective, and standardized processes; drive automation and data integrity in SAP; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy adherence.
- Lead and support ad hoc analysis and special projects; respond to cross-functional requests with urgency and quality.
- Other job duties as needed.
Scope/Accountability:
- Breadth within the organization for which the employee is responsible, workflow involvement, budgetaryresponsibility.
- Manages the site accounting function and the execution of the close, compliance, and control environment; sets operationalobjectivesand work plans andallocatesresources to meet schedules and goals.
- Owns SAP accounting processes and associated master data and reporting integrity; influences cross-functional order-to-cash,procure-to-pay, and record-to-report processes.
- Accountable for team workload, priorities, andperformance;may influence operating expense and departmental budget outcomes through process efficiency and accuracy.
Impact:
- Overall impact to the department/business, impact/consequence oferroneouswork/action; level of consultation provided.
- Delivers executive-ready financial reporting and insights that inform decision-making, resource allocation, and performance management.
- Interacts with senior-level stakeholders across FP&A, Business Finance, Supply Chain, and externalauditors;providesconsultation on accounting interpretation and policy application.
- Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results can lead to compliance deficiencies, misstatements (e.g., revenue/gross margin), audit findings, and adverse business outcomes.
Decision Making Discretion:
- Complexity of problems,prioritizationand decisivenessrequired.
- Operates with limited supervision; receives assignments in the form ofobjectivesanddetermineshow to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
- Exercises independent judgment in technical accounting conclusions (ASC 606, inventory costing, leases), control design, and process improvements.
- Works on issues of moderate to high complexity requiring in-depth knowledge of company operations and systems (SAP);anticipatesrisks, escalates appropriately, and recommends solutions.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate complex technical accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive performance, influence outcomes, and lead in a collaborative environment.
- Strong project management, organization, andprioritization;delivers results with urgency and attention to detail.
- High ownership, proactive problem-solving, and sound financialjudgment;thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Data-driven; comfortable with ERP/BI tools and driving automation and standardization.
Physical & Work Environment:
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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee isrequiredon a regular basis to:
- Experience prolonged sitting, standing,some bending,stoopingand stretching.
- Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient tooperatea keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment isrequired.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including public company or complex, multi-entity environments; OR
- Master’s degree (e.g., MS Accounting or MBA) preferred and 6+years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including public company or complex, multi-entity environments.
- Certified Public Accountant license highly preferred.
- 4+ years of people management experience leading teams.
- Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or comparable ERPrequired.
- Demonstrated experience with J-SOX/internal controls, external audits, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
- Prior experience driving process standardization and automation in record-to-report.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO Information
Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA Information
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).
