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ファイナンシャルコントロールシニアマネージャー/ Financial Control Sr. Manager

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A multinational beauty and consumer goods company is looking for a Financial Control Senior Manager. The selected candidate will lead accounting, audit, tax, treasury, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and ERP-related initiatives while managing cross-functional financial operations. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead accounting, audit, tax, treasury, and budgeting activities for corporate divisions
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and audit activities
  • Analyse and monitor financial data and prepare financial reports
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory, US GAAP, SOX, and reconciliation standards
  • Develop and implement finance policies and procedures with a focus on internal controls
  • Supervise general ledger operations and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved
  • Oversee accounts payable operations and positive pay transactions
  • Supervise treasury activities and ensure bank compliance processes are completed accurately
  • Assist with annual tax return preparation
  • Communicate financial statements and reports to corporate division managers and business units
  • Act as the primary liaison between finance teams, management, regional offices, and the New York office
  • Support annual budgeting and planning processes and analyse budget variances
  • Manage invested assets and capital expenditure performance
  • Participate in ERP system implementation projects
  • Establish departmental goals, operating procedures, and organisational structures aligned with global strategy

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of experience in accounting or finance
  • Experience leading teams of finance professionals
  • Knowledge of Japan and US GAAP or IFRS reporting requirements
  • Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
  • Leadership capabilities with experience developing talent pipelines
  • Proficient in Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems
  • Possess a CPA or CIA qualification

About the Company:

This company operates in the global consumer goods and beauty industry with a strong international presence. The organisation is recognised for its focus on financial governance, operational excellence, and global business strategy.

Keywords:

財務管理, 管理会計, 会計監査, 税務, 予算管理, 内部統制, 財務報告, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: H8VH2H

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥18,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: H8VH2H-3CF150D6

Date posted: 15 May 2026

Consultant: Catlin Deng