Finance Accounting Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager for an international school in Iwate Prefecture to oversee financial operations, accounting, and internal controls. The role requires a candidate who can thrive in a global, multicultural environment by leveraging both English and Japanese proficiency. Responsibilities include managing accounting teams, overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, and driving business process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly/annual closings and financial reporting
- Oversee accounting team, AP/AR, and internal controls
- Ensure tax compliance and support external/internal audits
- Drive financial policy improvements and ERP management
- Liaise with banks, vendors, and overseas headquarters
Required Skills
- 8+ years accounting/finance experience
- 3+ years management experience
- Business-level English and Japanese (N1)
- Knowledge of Japanese tax and accounting standards
- ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
Job Details
Job Description
■ Finance and Accounting Operations
- Monthly and Annual Closing Operations
- Management Accounting Report Preparation
- Cash Flow Management and Forecasting
- Budgeting and Budget-to-Act Analysis
- Financial Analysis and Management Reporting
- Accounting Processing Based on Japanese Accounting Standards and Tax Rules
■ Internal Control and Business Improvement
- Establishment and Improvement of Financial Policies and Internal Controls
- Improvement of Accounting Operations
- ERP System Operation and Management
- Review of Contracts and Financial Documents
■ Accounting Team Management
- Management of Accounting Staff
- AP/AR (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable) Management
- Journal Entry and Account Review
- Fixed Asset Management and Depreciation Management
■ Tax and Audit Support
- Tax Filing Support
- External and Internal Audit Support
- Relationships with Government Agencies (Tax Office, Educational Institutions, etc.)
- Fund Management and Foreign Exchange Management
■ Other
- Collaboration with Various Departments within the School and Overseas Headquarters
- Financial Management of Construction and Equipment-Related Projects
- Relationships with Banks, Audit Firms, and External Vendors
Working Hours
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (60-minute break) *Hours may change depending on the work.
Job Requirements
■ Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance
- 3+ years of management experience
- Knowledge of Japanese accounting and taxation
- Business-level English proficiency
- Business-level Japanese proficiency (equivalent to N1 level)
- Experience using ERP systems
- Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
- Driver's license required
■ Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for a foreign-owned company
- CPA/ACCA certification
- IFRS knowledge
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Experience at an auditing firm
■ Desired Candidate Profile
- Ability to communicate flexibly in a multicultural environment
- Ability to proactively propose improvements
- Experience in team management
- Ability to drive business operations with a management perspective
- Ability to perform tasks carefully and accurately