Accounting and General Affairs Manager | J-SOX Experience Required

Pasona N A, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for its newly established US operations in New York City. The role centers on building and leading US GAAP financial processes, consolidations, and reporting to Japan headquarters.

You will drive J-SOX compliance, internal controls, and collaborate with auditors and tax professionals as the U.S. entity grows. The position requires hands-on accounting, month-end close, and consolidation experience, with preference for candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Hands-on US GAAP accounting experience.
• Must have hands-on J-SOX experience working for a Japanese-owned company in the United States.
• Experience with consolidation reporting and financial reporting to Japan headquarters.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and audit readiness.
• Japanese language skills are highly preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare consolidation reporting packages and coordinate financial reporting with Japan headquarters.
• Support J-SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for the U.S. entity.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers.
• Support general affairs, HR administration, and other operational responsibilities as needed.
• Assist with building accounting and administrative processes as the U.S. business expands.

Skills

US GAAP

J-SOX

Month-end closing

Internal controls

Consolidation reporting

Intercompany accounting

Audit readiness

Proactive / flexible attitude

Japanese language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

A fast-growing Japanese company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support its newly established US operations in New York City.

The company is expanding its US presence through e-commerce and retail operations.

We are looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager with US GAAP expertise and J-SOX experience gained at a Japanese-owned company in the United States.

As one of the first employees in the U.S. office, you will play a key role in establishing accounting operations, managing financial reporting to Japan headquarters, and supporting general affairs and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare consolidation reporting packages and coordinate financial reporting with Japan headquarters.
• Support J-SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for the U.S. entity.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers.
• Support general affairs, HR administration, and other operational responsibilities as needed.
• Assist with building accounting and administrative processes as the U.S. business expands.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Strong hands-on accounting experience, including month-end closing and financial reporting under US GAAP.
• MUST have hands-on J-SOX experience working for a Japanese-owned company in the United States.
• Experience with consolidation reporting and financial reporting to Japan headquarters.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and audit requirements.
• Japanese language skills are highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in a startup, small subsidiary, or growing organization is a plus.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to handle responsibilities beyond traditional accounting duties.
• Industry experience is not restricted; candidates from manufacturing, trading, retail, consumer goods, and other industries are welcome.