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コントローラー/ Controller

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A renowned eCommerce company is looking for a Controller. The selected candidate will lead financial close, USGAAP reporting, tax compliance, accounting operations, and finance process improvements. This is a hybrid and flexi-time role.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities
  • Manage financial statement preparation under USGAAP
  • Lead general accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, and expenses
  • Ensure compliance with Japanese corporate, consumption, withholding, and other local taxes
  • Prepare and file statutory tax returns and regulatory surveys
  • Coordinate with external tax accountants and financial advisors
  • Improve accounting processes and implement or enhance financial systems
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management with FP&A

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, finance, or relevant domain
  • More than 7 years of accounting experience
  • Experience with ERP or major accounting software
  • Business level English; native level Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in international settings or foreign-capital companies in Japan
  • Prior Big 4 or mid-tier audit firm experience
  • Background in successful system execution or process improvement initiatives
  • Understanding of USGAAP
  • Possess valid Japanese CPA, US CPA, or equivalent certification

Benefits:

  • Medical benefits
  • Paid PTO
  • Commuter benefits
  • Visa Sponsorship

About the Company:

A leading innovator in the subscription and eCommerce space, this global company specialises in curating premium Japanese snacks and lifestyle goods for customers worldwide. With a strong focus on cultural authenticity, customer experience, and digital growth, it continues to connect job seekers with exciting opportunities in a fast-growing, cross-cultural environment.

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: PEC0VX

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: New Media and Internet

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: PEC0VX-55747C53

Date posted: 28 September 2026

Consultant: Jimena del Rio Torres

Phone number: +81345701817

jimena.delriotorres@robertwalters.co.jp

Jimena del Rio Torres

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