Senior Manager, Accounting & Controls

About Us

MGI International, LLC is a global leader in plastic resin distribution, backed by ITOCHU International. We serve customers in 70+ countries, delivering commodity and engineered resins alongside innovative, sustainable solutions including bio-based and recycled materials. We’re excited to connect with talented professionals who are eager to make an impact and grow with us. If this sounds like you, please read the description below and apply today!

Position Summary

The Accounting & Controls Senior Manager will play a critical role in overseeing accounting operations, strengthening internal controls, and driving strategic financial initiatives for MGI International, LLC (“MGI”), a U.S.-based subsidiary of ITOCHU International Inc. headquartered in Manhattan.

This position will lead a team of two professionals while partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional business teams to support the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The role will also spearhead the implementation of Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (“J-SOX”) compliance for the organization, collaborating across departments to establish and enhance a strong internal control environment. In addition, the Senior Manager will contribute to company risk management initiatives, process optimization efforts, and control enhancements driven by business growth, digital transformation and evolving regulatory and accounting standards.

Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, this position offers significant visibility and collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Leadership Team, providing an excellent opportunity to influence financial strategy, operational excellence, and organizational growth with a global enterprise.

Key Responsibility Areas

Financial Close and Reporting

1. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
2. Preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analytics.
3. Assist in the preparation and review of management reporting, including reporting and communication with the Parent Company.
4. Assist in preparation of audited financial statements, and coordinate deliverables with external auditors.
5. Assist in the preparation and review of internal forecasts and budgets, as required.

Accounting Policy and Technical Accounting

1. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls, supporting their consistent application across the Company.
2. Coordinate policy and procedure updates as necessary across the Company.
3. Assist in evaluating accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions in coordination with management team.
4. Support accounting policy updates and implementation related to new accounting standards or regulatory changes.

J-SOX & Internal Control Execution

1. Serve as the central coordinator and project manager for the Company’s J-SOX internal control program, including walkthroughs, narratives, flowcharts, risk control matrices, testing, etc.
2. Assist in design, development and maintenance of the internal control framework.
3. Update and maintain internal control documentation for financial closing and reporting processes and key business processes at MGI.
4. Prepare J-SOX testing deliverables in accordance with requirements and guidance issued by the Parent Company.

Team Leadership and Management

1. Oversee and provide guidance to accounting staff, including review of work and support of professional development.
2. Partner with management to drive timely and effective implementation of strategic goals, and remediation of identified deficiencies.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience, including public accounting experience.
2. CPA or equivalent required.
3. Strong business acumen and growth mindset.
4. Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO / Sarbanes-Oxley) and full-cycle SOX compliance, including documentation, testing, gap analysis, remediation, and management assessment. 
5. Strong project management, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
6. Experience in accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, or related areas, including experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP or IFRS.
7. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment and operate with limited supervision.

Preferred:

1. Supply Chain understanding and experience
2. International experience