EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

seeking an experienced Manager of Accounting to manage the accounting and financial operations of the company including closing, reporting and special projects. This position is expected to work closely and communicate frequently with corporate office staff in Japan on finance transactions and reporting. Passion for the evolving AI technology landscape and the ability to function independently and proactively in the fast-paced environment are also important factors for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage monthly/quarterly/annual financial closing process, reviewing all sales, costs, other account balances are properly reconciled and recorded.
• Review and analyze financial statements and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare and review payment documents.
• Prepare and review cash flow forecast and analysis.
• Prepare and review multiple tax returns working with tax professionals.
• Understand the complexities of tax reforms, conduct research, planning, and compliance accordingly.
• Improve accounting and workflow system efficiencies and business practices
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Conduct the development/establishment projects of accounting policies and procedures, and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Respond to inquiries from the executive staff, other departmental managers, and vendors.
• Work closely with local and remote accounting teams across the organization to optimize information reporting and to monitor financial metrics and fluctuations
• Calculate and review monthly bonus and commission.
• Understand the changes in US GAAP and design proper procedures.
Required Qualifications
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years minimum experiences in accounting with 2+ years at manager level
• Bilingual in Japanese; read/write/speaking proficiency for financial reporting to corporate Japan
• Intermediate to advance excel skills (knowledge of VLOOK-UP, PIVOT, SUMIF, IFERROR, DSUM.)
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software – Microsoft Dynamics 365 a must.
• Experience in the technology and service industry is highly recommended