Head of Accounting
You will lead company-wide accounting operations, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and financial statement preparation. You will support consolidated reporting, tax filings, cash-flow management, internal controls, audits, budget-versus-actual management, performance analysis, and the CFO. You will also manage and develop junior and outsourced accounting staff.
Responsibilities
- Oversee company-wide daily, monthly, and annual accounting and closing activities
- Prepare financial statements
- Support consolidated financial reporting
- Coordinate tax filings and tax matters with external tax advisors
- Manage cash flow and optimize funding plans
- Build and operate internal controls and support audit responses
- Manage and develop the accounting team
- Manage budgets versus actuals and analyze performance
- Support the CFO
Requirements
- Experience at accounting department manager or section manager level
- At least 7 years of practical accounting experience
- Experience preparing financial reports, business plans, public relations materials, or similar documents
- Bookkeeping Level 2 certification or Certified Public Accountant or tax accountant qualification
- Experience responding to or supporting audits
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Ability to work from the Tokyo office as needed
Benefits
- Social insurance and labor insurance
- Regular health checkups
- Flexible working hours
- Shuffle lunch program
- Book purchase subsidy