Senior Staff Accountant in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Sr. Staff Accountant will play a critical role in strengthening the financial foundation of YCENA, ensuring disciplined execution, transparency, and governance across all accounting and financial operations.

This role goes beyond traditional accounting assignments. The Sr. Staff Accountant will participate in building, enforcing, and sustaining a best-in-class financial control environment, addressing legacy gaps, and engaging in a culture of accountability and operational excellence aligned with our One Yanmar philosophy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Governance & Control

• Enforce robust financial controls, policies, and compliance frameworks across YCENA
• Identify, escalate, and resolve legacy gaps in accounting practices, reserves, and reporting accuracy
• Ensure full compliance with US GAAP and Yanmar global standards
• Act as a guardian of financial integrity and transparency

2. Financial Reporting & Accuracy

• Own the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial assignments including, but not limited to
  • Month end close and global reporting requirements
  • Cash activity and reconciliations
  • Intercompany relationships
  • Warranty reserves
  • Sales/Use tax calculations and filings
• Prepare general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations with zero tolerance for unsupported balances
• Perform variance analysis with clear root cause identification and actionable insights (not just reporting)

3. Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

• Actively support all internal and external audits with a proactive, no-surprises approach
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risk
• Ensure readiness and documentation standards meet audit expectations at all times
• Act as primary responsible for expense management system including all administrative functions and compliance monitoring

4. Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support ERP optimization (Epicor/YDS alignment where relevant)
• Drive standardization aligned with One Yanmar operating model

Worksite: Grand Rapids, MN Position: Senior Staff Accountant

Job Type: Full Time FLSA: Exempt

Department: Finance Work Schedule: M-F

Starting Wage: $75-90K

This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 8% of base salary.

Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.

The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principle activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years progressive accounting experience

Preferred

• CPA designation (active or inactive)
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly environment
• Experience working through business integration, turnaround, or transformation
• Strong exposure to inventory, cost accounting, and warranty/reserve structures
• ERP experience (Epicor strongly preferred)

CRITICAL CAPABILITIES (THIS IS WHERE YOU DIFFERENTIATE THE HIRE)

• Strong financial judgment — not just reporting, but decision-making
• Ability to challenge the business constructively
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change
• Proven ability to identify issues others missed
• Strong backbone willing to push back when needed

SUCCESS PROFILE (WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE IN 6–12 MONTHS)

• No material audit surprises
• Clean, reconciled balance sheet assignments with full transparency
• Clear understanding and correction of legacy accounting gaps
• Strong partnership with leadership and Yanmar finance counterparts