Finance & Accounting Hawaii Controller

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees all operations in the Corporate Accounting & Finance Department, including accounts receivable and payable, auditing, and financial reports.
• Maintains fiscal records and prepares financial reports according to established systems and principles.
• Develops and implements systems, policies, and procedures for financial matters to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with professional accounting practices and regulations.
• Coordinates and prepares internal and external financial statements, budgets, accounting analysis reports, and other financial reports.
• Prepares special reports for upper management and regional headquarters as requested.
• Analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting information to assess operating results and identify areas for improvement.
• Covers cash flow status and manages available funds.
• Coordinates activities with internal and external auditors, including scheduling, analysis, and responding to inquiries.
• Maintains insurance policies and ensures adequate coverage with favorable rates.
• Supports the Tour Operation Department in obtaining insurance for various events.

Essential Duties

• Plans, directs, and coordinates all accounting operational functions to meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Manages consolidation of financial data for accurate reporting of business results.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, budgets, and accounting analysis reports.
• Coordinates and prepares special reports for upper management and regional headquarters.
• Maintains control over the company's insurance policies and ensures adequate coverage with favorable rates.
• Supports the Tour Operation Department in obtaining insurance for various events.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
• CPA license preferred.
• 7 years progressively more responsible experience in accounting, with 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Tour operation and information knowledge preferred.
• English/Japanese speaking required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and company-specific software.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems, software, application programs, email, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts.
• Detail-oriented, highly accurate, conscientious, and able to work independently and with a team.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent oral communication skills to communicate effectively with employees, management, other top management, affiliates, and external contacts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, handle conflict constructively, and handle stressful situations.

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally lift or move boxes up to 20 pounds.
• Regularly sit in front of a computer or on the telephone for long periods of time (2 hours at a time).

Working Conditions

• Working Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional work outside these days and hours.
• Hybrid work environment, in air-conditioned office 2 days per week.
• Occasional travel to various locations outside of the office to meet with business partners as necessary.
• Equipment Used: PC, printer, 10-key, copy machine, fax machine, typewriter, telephone, and other standard office equipment.