Jeffrey Cohen
Trusted Executive | SVP Finance | CFO | CPA | Beauty & Consumer Goods | Elevated $1.5B Financial Operations | Empowered Teams | M&A, Real Estate, Transformation
- Role
- Sr Vice President, Accounting at Shiseido
- Location
- Westfield, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeffrey Cohen
Strategic finance executive with 30+ years of experience driving transformation, growth…
Experience
Sr Vice President, Accounting
Apr 2003 — Present
Provided strategic and financial leadership for the $1.5B Americas region of a global Japanese beauty company. Directed 58 professionals (7 direct / 51 indirect) across general ledger, AP/AR, treasury, risk management, real estate, JSOX/internal controls, master data, and inventory accounting.Led regional close and consolidation across 12 brands, aligning GAAP/IFRS policies and accelerating the close from 20 days to 4.Directed accounting operations, audits, and compliance frameworks, strengthening JSOX controls and ensuring adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and Shiseido HQ standards.Drove M&A due diligence, valuation, and post-acquisition integration to capture synergies and ensure seamless onboarding.Oversaw treasury, cash flow, and insurance programs; secured new credit lines during COVID-19 and optimized risk coverage while reducing costs.Shaped real estate strategy through lease negotiations, subleasing, and relocations, reducing long-term liabilities and optimizing cash flow.Advanced ERP migration from JD Edwards to SAP, steering cross-functional teams to drive automation, process adoption, and enhanced reporting.
Education
Harvard Business School
High Potential Leadership Program
Muhlenberg College
BA
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