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コントローラー/ Controller

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A growing company in the tourism and hospitality industry is looking for a Controller. The selected candidate will oversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, tax, audits, internal controls, and finance transformation initiatives while supporting business growth and operational excellence. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate strategic goals into financial plans and departmental actions
  • Act as the primary financial liaison with cross-functional teams
  • Drive financial systems optimisation and automation initiatives
  • Prepare accurate financial statements and consolidated reports
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations
  • Develop and strengthen internal controls and risk management processes
  • Coordinate tax planning, tax submissions, and audit activities

Requirements:

  • Experience as a Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, or similar financial leadership role within a growing mid-sized organisation
  • Experience in public accounting, corporate finance, controllership, or related financial leadership roles
  • Experience with ERP systems, financial systems, and process automation initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to improve financial and operational processes through technology and automation
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in retail, hospitality, tourism, multi-site, or other operationally complex and high-growth businesses
  • Finance transformation experience
  • Possess a valid MBA or other advanced business qualification
  • Possess a valid CPA, CA, or similar professional accounting qualification
  • Proficient in Japanese

About the Company:

The company operates in the tourism and hospitality industry and manages business operations across multiple locations. It is focused on growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives.

Keywords:

財務管理, 管理会計, 財務報告, 内部統制, 税務コンプライアンス, 監査対応, ERPシステム, 業務改善, 財務分析, ファイナンス変革, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 68QQNI

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Travel and Tourism

Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Hokkaido

Job Reference: 68QQNI-EC8835E0

Date posted: 18 June 2026

Consultant: Jimena del Rio Torres

Phone number: +81345701817

jimena.delriotorres@robertwalters.co.jp

Jimena del Rio Torres

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