Supply Chain Senior Accountant and Business Partner

Company Overview Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother’s Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Why Work at Brother? Brother USA has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning. Role Overview The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operational activities including, but limited to, the preparation of accounting journal entries, accounting reconciliations, and financial analyses for Brother International Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Senior Accountant challenges the status quo while fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all accounting entries and reconciliations are captured timely and accurately, as well as provide ad-hoc financial data analysis to help further the business and the financial analysis within the organization. This position ensures proper month-end accounting, develops best practices and procedures, ensures preparation of accurate and timely accounting entries, analyses, and reconciliations, assists in in other financial analysis and reporting to help further the business, and identify issues including responding to financial inquiries. Duties & Responsibilities Accounting Operational Activities Manage the operational accounting activities for their assigned group, providing governance, oversight, and issue identification Supervise and control financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks Reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and oversee month-end close procedures Ensure all accounting procedures align with IFRS requirements Produce accurate and timely accounting reports Collaborate with internal teams on accounting control procedure Financial Analysis Utilize strong analytical skills and accounting knowledge to analyze financial reports and forecasts Perform variance analyses on a monthly basis comparing actuals to forecast and budget Research, prepare, and present the monthly financial results Process Improvement & Documentation Assist with audit requests, such as preparing supporting documents and schedules Conduct root-cause analyses to identify trends and lead the solution effort to develop alternate strategies and tactics while identifying opportunities for cost saving opportunities and process improvement with a clear understanding to the business unit Build and present ad-hoc reports to support monthly analyses as needed Maintain process documentation and look for opportunities to automate and improve daily account processes Experience & Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting Experience 5+ years of experience working with various departments to solve complex accounting issues Experience working within a finance team, responsible for the day-to-day operational accounting activities Software/Technical Skills Technical knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) S4 Hana / SEC FP &A - Preferred Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts Strong analytical skills Self-motivated with critical attention to deadlines and reporting Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Team player with positive attitude Team player with positive attitude Ability to manage multiple work assignments at the same time in an efficient and effective manner Prioritize and plan work activities Judgment to think through issues and present recommendations to management for effective action Participate cross-functionally and place successful team and company above individual accomplishments Additional Details for This Role This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers. Base Salary The targeted base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000  per year. Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data. The base salary accounts for the entirety of the on-target earnings for this role. No additional incentives or variable pay are applicable. Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family’s needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance—all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2026/guidebook/ for 2026 and https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2027/guidebook/ for 2027. Our Mission, Vision & Culture Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. About Where We Work Brother’s corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always “at your side” for our customers. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at eoe_applicant_accommodations@brother.com .Accounting Operational Activities Manage the operational accounting activities for their assigned group, providing governance, oversight, and issue identification Supervise and control financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks Reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and oversee month-end close procedures Ensure all accounting procedures align with IFRS requirements Produce accurate and timely accounting reports Collaborate with internal teams on accounting control procedure Financial Analysis Utilize strong analytical skills and accounting knowledge to analyze financial reports and forecasts Perform variance analyses on a monthly basis comparing actuals to forecast and budget Research, prepare, and present the monthly financial results Process Improvement & Documentation Assist with audit requests, such as preparing supporting documents and schedules Conduct root-cause analyses to identify trends and lead the solution effort to develop alternate strategies and tactics while identifying opportunities for cost saving opportunities and process improvement with a clear understanding to the business unit Build and present ad-hoc reports to support monthly analyses as needed Maintain process documentation and look for opportunities to automate and improve daily account processesEducation Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting Experience 5+ years of experience working with various departments to solve complex accounting issues Experience working within a finance team, responsible for the day-to-day operational accounting activities Software/Technical Skills Technical knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) S4 Hana / SEC FP &A - Preferred Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts Strong analytical skills Self-motivated with critical attention to deadlines and reporting Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Team player with positive attitude Team player with positive attitude Ability to manage multiple work assignments at the same time in an efficient and effective manner Prioritize and plan work activities Judgment to think through issues and present recommendations to management for effective action Participate cross-functionally and place successful team and company above individual accomplishments