Req ID: 62930 
Region: Asia 
Country: China 
State/Province: Jiangsu 
City:  Suzhou 

Detailed Description:
First full level of specialization; applies expertise in more than one area of specialization. Work is performed within established professional standards, established policy, and/or established objectives. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Incumbents are accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers as applicable. May influence others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Sound decisions are required to achieve the site’s / major function's operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Receives guidance primarily on unique, unusual, or controversial problems or questions. Will lead a work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or will provide advice and guidance in area of specialty as required. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships. Implements process improvements. Conducts negotiations and manages a desired outcome. Chairs meetings with adequate presentation material. Mentors, motivates and influences others to work toward and achieve team objectives. May be responsible for planning and prioritizing work for other people. Makes a decision based on analysis. Anticipates and initiates changes and make recommendations. Is able to handle difficult situations in a tactful and diplomatic manner. Can effectively resolve conflict.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

1. Coordinates and manages cross-team and cross-functional team initiatives, such as transition project, continuous improvement projects, RPA projects, risk control and audit process, SAP harmonization project support, service workflow implementation, and training plans .
2. Supervises and coaches team members to ensure team goals and objectives are met.
3. Assigns work and follow through to ensure completion.
4. Ensures financial controls are in place to properly record transactions in accordance with GAAP.
5. Ascertains that the site(s) or business units are aware of and have aligned reserve calculations and accounting processes to the corporate policies.
6. Evaluates site/regional accounting processes to determine best practices and implement the most efficient and effective procedures.
7. Acts as main point of contact for the external auditors ensuring that the quarterly audit engagement is run efficiently and that all information requested is provided on a timely basis.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Transition project expeiences
• Project Management skills
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees
• Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to recommend accounting process changes based on intimate knowledge of accounting processes, policies and procedures. ~Ability to direct others on accounting practices.
• Ability to recommends creative accounting solutions that are in accordance with GAAP of relevant country and U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to manage large scale budgeting/forecasting process.
• Ability to analyze and summarize key highlights and makes recommendations to management for plan/forecast savings.
• Perform financial sensitivity analysis against all key factors (pricing, operating and costing) and provide management with recommendations/solutions.
• Makes recommendations based on interpretation of results.
• Understands MRP configurations/processes.
• Creates basic spreadsheet macros.
• Ability to design custom queries in job-related software.
• Understanding of the relationships between the various tools.
• Understands how to use the political struc

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) is a US$5.6 billion global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions. Our customers trust us to deliver the most advanced design, engineering and manufacturing expertise for their highly sophisticated and complex products. From advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware solutions for the Cloud, at Celestica we manage the complexity for our customers and set the bar for quality and reliability in their markets. Our customer portfolio includes leaders in the enterprise computing, communications, aerospace and defense, industrial, smart energy, healthtech and semiconductor markets. Headquartered in Toronto, our global network spans 13 countries with 26,000 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.