Finance Manager - Japan

Overview

Finance Manager (Japan) is responsible for the full scope of financial accounting and tax requirements for the business. This position leads and oversees periodic financial close processes in accordance with US GAAP and supports year-end reporting and reconciliation under J GAAP. The role is also responsible for promoting and maintaining a strong internal control environment across the organization.

Responsibilities

 

Manage financial accounting operationsLead corporate tax filings and ensure accurate, timely complianceEnsure full compliance with corporate account reconciliation standards, Statutory(J-GAAP) & US GAAP reporting and SOxLiaise with auditors (external, tax, and internal) and headquarters on financial mattersManage accounts receivable and accounts payable processesManage and track the performance of invested assets and capital expenditure in keeping with policies and guidelinesManage and forecast cash-flowSupervise & develop a team of 5 members

Qualifications

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldsCPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional certification preferred  Required: 8+ years finance/accounting experience.Experience with SAP (ECC and/or HANA) or other major ERP systemsSolid experience in US GAAP and JGAAP reportingHands-on experience with Japanese corporate tax filingsStrong understanding of financial compliance and internal controlsAbility to identify, analyze, and resolve complex financial issuesStrong leadership and team management capabilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skillsNative or Fluent proficiency in JapaneseBusiness-level or higher proficiency in English  Preferred: Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot) Experience leveraging digital tools to enhance and automate finance processesFamiliarity with data visualization and workflow design  CompetenciesDemonstrates strong ownership and accountabilityProactive in driving process improvementsAble to identify and resolve business issues from a financial perspectiveEffective stakeholder management across local and global teamsMaintains high integrity and professionalism