Business Coordination Director

Job Title: Business Coordination Director

Job Purpose: This position assists the CFO in the daily operations of the Accounting office. Primarily specializes in coordination with corporate partners KPL and Kowa - Japan. Prepares reports for both internal and external use.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Create annual business budgets
• Make improvements to the organization, systems and operations
• Assist the President, and coordinate with the Head Office in Japan in relationship to management policies
• Financial management: Coordinate with the Head Office in Japan concerning capital procurement
• Corporate management: Create a medium-term management plan (five year plan), create annual budget proposal and procedures for approval from the Head Office in Japan
• Provide supervision related to organizational management, put internal controls in place and improve operations.
• Serves as the primary financial liaison with the Head Office in Japan and KPA to ensure a coordinated financial system is accordance with US laws
• Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting
• Ensures proper financial controls are developed and followed

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position, to include management experience.
• Knowledge of Japanese financial processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products as well as other accounting-related software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Other Considerations:

This position is eligible for a remote work schedule governed by Kowa's Remote Work Policy. Remote work is available at the discretion of management and business need. Based on the job description, this position requires occasional in-office work days at the corporate office located in Montgomery, AL.

NOTE: The information presented, while not an exact or exhaustive listing, describes the work, performance standards, and qualifications typically required of positions of employees in this job. A specific position description or employee performance plan may differ as long as it is consistent with the core responsibilities, standards and qualifications for that job.

Kowa is committed to provide equal opportunity, employment, and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Kowa does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws. Employment decisions at Kowa will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.