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財務コントローラー/ Financial Controller

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An international technology company is looking for an Operating Units Financial Controller. The selected candidate will oversee financial reporting, accounting controls, budgeting, audits, and finance process improvements for assigned operating units.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage financial accounting, reporting, and control for assigned operating units
  • Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual statements comply with IFRS and Japanese GAAP
  • Monitor budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and corrective recommendations
  • Strengthen internal controls to protect assets and maintain data integrity
  • Coordinate with auditors, tax authorities, and key stakeholders on compliance matters
  • Lead finance process improvements while managing and developing the finance team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting or finance
  • More than 5 years of experience in finance and accounting
  • More than 2 years of experience in leadership or controller role within a multinational corporation
  • Experience with Japanese GAAP and IFRS
  • Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Skilled in Skilled in SAP (S4HANA is ideal)
  • Knowledge with revenue recognition methods
  • Fluent level written and verbal Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in the technology sector

About the Company:

An international technology leader that aims to further sustainable energy. This firm offers state of the art solutions to various across various industries and has a user base across global locations.

Keywords:

アカウンティング, ファイナンス, 経理, 財務, 会計, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: YB7C2Z

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: YB7C2Z-22FD08A2

Date posted: 2 June 2026

Consultant: Tim Beer