About the job
Location: Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: USD 80,000–85,000 per year
About ICS (Industrial Cooling Solutions)
ICS is a newly acquired U.S. subsidiary of Kuken Industries, a global manufacturer specializing in industrial cooling tower solutions. With over 70 years of engineering excellence, Kuken Industries has established operations across multiple countries and continues to expand its global presence.
As we begin our next chapter in the United States, ICS will play a key role in delivering high-quality industrial cooling tower solutions and supporting customers throughout North America. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Finance & Operations Coordinator to help build the operational foundation of our U.S. business.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization at an early stage and make a meaningful impact on how our U.S. operations are established and developed.
Position Summary
The Finance & Operations Coordinator will support the day-to-day financial and operational activities of ICS. This position serves as a key liaison between customers, suppliers, our external accounting firm, and our parent company in Japan to ensure efficient business operations and accurate financial administration.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple functions, coordinating with different stakeholders, and helping establish processes within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate documentation with suppliers, including Purchase Orders (POs), invoices, and other commercial documents.
- Coordinate documentation with customers, including Purchase Orders (POs), invoices, and project-related documentation.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the external accounting firm by preparing and providing the documents and information required for bookkeeping and financial reporting.
- Coordinate with the parent company in Japan by preparing and sharing information required for consolidated financial reporting, cash management, and internal reporting.
- Maintain project tracking data, including monitoring sales and purchasing progress using internal project management and budget tracking tools.
- Prepare payment requests, including vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.
- Support the preparation of operational reports and financial documentation.
- Assist in developing and improving administrative and operational processes as the U.S. business continues to grow.
- Perform other administrative and operational duties as needed.
Please note: This position is responsible for preparing payment information only and does not have payment approval authority.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in finance, operations, business administration, project coordination, or a similar role.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred
- Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.
- Experience coordinating with external accounting firms or financial service providers.
- Experience working in an international or multicultural business environment.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial businesses.
- Experience working with Japanese companies or collaborating with overseas headquarters is an advantage, but not required.
Join Our Team
If you are excited about helping build the foundation of a growing U.S. business while working with a globally established organization, we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to welcoming a motivated and collaborative professional to the ICS team.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
