コントローラー/ Controller

An educational services company is looking for a Controller. The chosen applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the Japanese operating company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure transactions are properly recorded, supported, and reconciled
• Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Review general ledger accounts, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and other significant accounting items

Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, review payment requests, and monitor bank accounts and cash balances

• Review bank reconciliations and coordinate with the Bursar's Office regarding student-related receivables and payment allocation matters
• Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate tax, consumption tax, and other applicable statutory filings
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls, ensuring compliance with approval, authorisation, and reconciliation procedures
• Identify and resolve accounting issues, assess operational risks, and escalate significant matters to the CFO
• Support internal and external audits and maintain appropriate financial documentation and audit trails
• Coordinate accounting and financial matters with the U.S. parent organisation and ensure intercompany balances and transactions are properly recorded and reconciled
• Oversee fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and accounting documentation for significant transactions and capital expenditures
• Supervise Finance and Accounting Department staff, assign responsibilities, monitor work quality, and provide guidance and training
• Serve as a primary departmental contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other professional service providers, as delegated by the CFO
• Work closely with the current Controller throughout an extended transition period to receive a comprehensive handover of departmental operations, processes, and institutional knowledge
• Proactively seek guidance and develop a thorough understanding of company-specific accounting practices, historical transactions, systems, and reporting requirements
• Maintain detailed notes and documentation throughout the handover process to ensure knowledge is effectively transferred and retained

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Significant professional experience in accounting and financial operations, including financial closing, account reconciliations, tax compliance, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP or other accounting systems
• Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers
• Experience supervising staff
• Strong knowledge of Japanese accounting and tax practices
• Intermediate-level MS Excel
• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential financial or operational risks
• Native level Japanese
  

Preferred requirements:

• Experience working in a multinational company, foreign-owned Japanese entity, higher education institution, or similar international organisation
• Experience working across Japanese and U.S. accounting, reporting, or organisational environments
• U.S. CPA or Japanese CPA
• Business level English

About the Company:

An education services company that supports academic programs and educational operations, helping provide learning opportunities and administrative support for students and educational institutions.

Keywords:

財務, 会計, 税務, コンプライアンス, 業務

Job Ref: SX7JXG