Accounting Manager

-Position

Accounting Manager

-Summary

A U.S. subsidiary of a major Japanese company is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the financial operations of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries. This role encompasses financial reporting, consolidation, FP&A, internal controls (J-SOX), and team management. The Manager will lead the accounting team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic support for decision-making by Japan HQ and local executive management.

-Essential Duties

1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation

・Manage monthly/quarterly consolidation packages and financial reporting to Japan HQ; review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances

・Monitor financial data from subsidiaries to ensure accuracy and compliance with Japanese GAAP and local GAAPs; detect and resolve irregularities in reporting packages

・Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities; manage preparation of audit schedules and tax filings (Income Tax, Sales Tax, etc.)

・Develop accounting manuals and support subsidiary companies to ensure consistency with group policy

2. FP&A & Management Strategy

・Lead the annual budget planning process and monitor progress against the budget; develop short and long-term operational strategies

・Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and create monthly financial reports for senior management to support decision-making

・Analyze KPIs and propose cost reduction or profitability improvement measures

・Plan and execute cash flow strategies, including funding for subsidiaries, monitoring global cash positions, and hedging foreign exchange risks

3. Governance & Internal Control

・Maintain and update internal control documentation (J-SOX/US-SOX); monitor business flows to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations

・Review subsidiary accounting processes and provide guidance for improvement (Kaizen); implement and optimize ERP systems and BI tools

・Confirm the consistency of inter-company transactions and ensure compliance with transfer pricing taxation

4. Operations & Team Leadership

・Supervise, train, and evaluate team members; optimize workflow and task distribution within the team

・Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing for the Holding Company (GL, AP/AR, Payroll, Fixed Assets); approve journal entries and payments

・Serve as a point of contact for financial inquiries from Japan HQ; direct communication encouraged as needed to ensure agility

・Perform special projects assigned by upper management (e.g., M&A support, system migration, impairment assessment)

-Working Hours

9:00 - 18:00（Flexible schedule available, subject to manager approval）

8 hours/day

-Working Location

Los Angeles, CA