Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
7+ years of progressive accounting and FP&A experience
Experience leading cross-functional projects in complex or multi-entity environments
Exposure to process improvement or transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Assess and improve current-state accounting processes
Drive alignment and standardization across business units
Design and implement scalable accounting processes
Lead initiatives for data integrity and remediation
Identify opportunities for automation and system improvements
Manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder alignment
Develop standardized reporting and KPIs for performance visibility
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Engagement with diverse stakeholders
Focus on innovation and process transformation
Direct impact on financial operations and decision-making
Full Job Description
Accounting Manager
Posting Start Date: 4/9/26
Requisition ID: 35546
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Job Overview
The Accounting Manager leads initiatives that modernize, standardize, and strengthen accounting and FP&A operations. This role drives process harmonization, data integrity, automation, and reporting transformation across the KMT finance function. The position partners closely with KMT Corporate and Business Enablement finance teams, providing direct support while driving process improvements that enhance consistency, efficiency, reporting effectiveness, and decision-making across the organization.
This role operates in a complex, multi-entity environment with legacy processes and varying levels of standardization, requiring strong change leadership and the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Key Job Responsibilities
Process Standardization & Optimization
Assess current-state accounting processes and identify inefficiencies, risks, and control gaps.
Drive alignment across business units with differing practices, balancing standardization with practical business needs.
Design and implement standardized, scalable processes across entities and regions.
Lead process harmonization initiatives to ensure consistency in accounting treatment, workflows, and documentation.
Establish clear ownership models and governance structures.
Data Integrity, Controls & Governance
Lead initiatives to remediate legacy data issues, reconcile discrepancies, and standardize master data structures.
Drive cleanup of historical balances, account structures, and reporting inconsistencies.
Establish sustainable data governance practices to ensure ongoing accuracy and completeness.
Ensure redesigned processes align with internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards.
Support internal and external audit requests related to process and system changes.
Automation & Systems Enablement
Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve control through practical, system-enabled solutions.
Partner with finance systems and IT teams to support ERP enhancements, integrations, and process-driven system improvements.
Manage multiple cross-functional projects from scoping through execution and stabilization.
Develop detailed project plans, milestones, risk assessments, and status reporting.
Drive stakeholder alignment and manage change across impacted teams.
Facilitate workshops to define future-state processes and documentation standards.
Develop standardized reporting and KPIs that improve visibility into performance and reduce reliance on manual or offline analysis.
Ensure initiatives deliver measurable improvements in process efficiency, data quality, and reporting consistency.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
7+ years of progressive accounting and FP&A experience, with exposure to process improvement or transformation initiatives.
Experience leading cross-functional projects in complex or multi-entity environments.
Experience working in environments with evolving processes, systems, or organizational structures.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Experience with automation technologies (e.g., Palantir, RPA, workflow tools, BI platforms).
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with data visualization tools preferred.
Solid knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
Core Competencies
Structured problem-solving and analytical rigor.
Ability to translate operational pain points into scalable solutions.
Strong project management discipline and organizational skills.
Clear, executive-ready communication skills.
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on long-term sustainability.
Additional Information
About Komatsu
Komatsu Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, forestry, and military equipment, as well as diesel engines and industrial equipment like press machines, lasers and thermoelectric generators. Its headquarters are in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The corporation was named after the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa, where the company was founded in 1921. Worldwide, the Komatsu Group consists of Komatsu Ltd. and 258 other companies (215 consolidated subsidiaries and 42 companies accounted for by the equity method). Komatsu is the world's second largest manufacturer of construction equipment and mining equipment after Caterpillar Inc.
