CFO Executive Role Okinawa
Job Summary
Blue Zone K.K. is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to build and lead financial functions for a growing real estate and hospitality firm in Okinawa. This role involves strategic leadership, corporate finance oversight, and acting as the primary financial liaison for a Hong Kong-based private equity fund. The ideal candidate will establish financial infrastructure from the ground up while ensuring compliance and supporting investor reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develop corporate financial strategy and long-term planning
- Manage financing, refinancing, and lender relationships
- Oversee fund accounting and investor reporting for HK fund
- Ensure tax compliance and legal governance
- Build financial infrastructure and reporting systems
Required Skills
- 12-15+ years financial leadership experience
- Expertise in Japanese tax law and accounting standards
- Fluent English and Native Japanese skills
- Real estate and private equity fund background
- Corporate finance and capital management proficiency
Job Details
### Job Description
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial activities for Blue Zone K.K. This is a foundational executive role for a company in its early phase, requiring a proactive individual with an appetite to learn all areas of the business—from hospitality operations and real estate development to asset management.
### Key Responsibilities
**Strategic Financial Leadership & Corporate Finance**
- Develop and execute the financial strategy for Blue Zone K.K., aligning with the company's long-term vision and the investment theses of our managed funds.
- Lead all corporate finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning.
- Oversee the financing and refinancing of real estate acquisitions, developments, and operational assets, cultivating relationships with Japanese and international lenders.
- Provide financial insights and analytical support to the Real Estate and Operations divisions.
**Fund Management & Hong Kong Liaison**
- Serve as the primary point of contact between Blue Zone K.K. and Blue Zone Capital Management (Hong Kong).
- Support fund administration, including fund accounting, investor reporting, capital calls, distributions, and valuation services.
- Ensure local operations comply with both Japanese regulations and the requirements of the fund's governing documents.
**Tax, Legal, and Governance**
- Oversee all tax planning and compliance for the company and its special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
- Manage the company's legal affairs related to finance, including reviewing contracts and loan agreements.
- Design and monitor internal control and governance systems across Operations, Real Estate, and Asset Management.
**Reporting & Compliance**
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and investment committee.
### Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/CPA/CFA preferred).
- 12-15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in real estate, private equity, or alternative investments.
- Strong knowledge of Japanese tax law, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Highly-advanced English proficiency for international liaison; Native-level Japanese for local legal, tax, and banking relations.
- Experience in startup environments and building finance functions from scratch preferred.
### Working Conditions
- Working hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (8 hours actual work).
- Break time: 60 minutes.
- Holidays: Two-day weekend (Sat, Sun, public holidays), summer vacation, year-end/New-year holidays, annual paid leave.