Finance Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and J-GAAP.
• Prepare consolidated financial reports for submission to the Japanese headquarters and the US parent company.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Manage external audits and coordinate with external auditors.

Business Partnering

• Evaluate capital expenditures, including ROI analysis and scenario planning.
• Collaborate with relevant functions, including supply chain management, operations, procurement, and sales.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting.
• Analyze budget variances and recommend improvements.

Treasury and Cash Management

• Manage cash flow and cash planning.
• Manage banking relationships and optimize cash and fund management.

Tax

• Prepare and file corporate tax, consumption tax, local tax, and other required tax returns, working with external tax advisors as necessary.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and international tax risks.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and recommend measures to mitigate tax risks

Keys to Success

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible and effective communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
• Ownership, integrity, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with effective execution.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 4 direct reports
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care

Required Qualifications Requirements and Preferred Skills

• At least five years of hands-on accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing company.
• Hands-on experience in tax matters, including corporate tax, consumption tax, and transfer pricing.
• Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Level 2 or higher, or equivalent account-ing knowledge.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Native-level Japanese proficiency.
• No restrictions based on age, gender, or nationality, provided that the candidate has native-level Japanese proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Level 1 or higher, or equivalent account-ing knowledge.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• A professional accounting qualification such as USCPA, JCPA, or CMA.
• Experience working for a multinational company or a US-Japan joint venture.
• Experience in financial reporting to an overseas headquarters, parent company, or regional office.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Hands-on experience in cost accounting.