Accounting Manager

Akri USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Akri USA, a U.S. subsidiary of a major Japanese company, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries.

You will oversee financial reporting, consolidation, FP&A, internal controls (J-SOX/US-SOX), and build a high-performing accounting team to support strategic decisions by Japan HQ and local executive management. Key duties include consolidation, intercompany reconciliation, budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow planning, and

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly/quarterly consolidation packages and financial reporting to Japan HQ.
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Monitor subsidiaries for accuracy and compliance with Japanese GAAP and local GAAPs.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities; manage audit schedules and filings.
• Lead the annual budget planning process and monitor progress against the budget.
• Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and create monthly financial reports for senior management.
• Analyze KPIs and propose cost reduction or profitability improvement measures.
• Plan and execute cash flow strategies, including funding for subsidiaries, monitoring global cash positions, and hedging foreign exchange risks.

Job description

Position

Accounting Manager

Summary

A U.S. subsidiary of a major Japanese company is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the financial operations of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries. This role encompasses financial reporting, consolidation, FP&A, internal controls (J-SOX), and team management. The Manager will lead the accounting team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic support for decision‑making by Japan HQ and local executive management.

• Manage monthly/quarterly consolidation packages and financial reporting to Japan HQ; review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
• Monitor financial data from subsidiaries to ensure accuracy and compliance with Japanese GAAP and local GAAPs; detect and resolve irregularities in reporting packages
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities; manage preparation of audit schedules and tax filings (Income Tax, Sales Tax, etc.)
• Develop accounting manuals and support subsidiary companies to ensure consistency with group policy
• Lead the annual budget planning process and monitor progress against the budget; develop short and long-term operational strategies
• Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and create monthly financial reports for senior management to support decision‑making
• Analyze KPIs and propose cost reduction or profitability improvement measures
• Plan and execute cash flow strategies, including funding for subsidiaries, monitoring global cash positions, and hedging foreign exchange risks

3. Governance & Internal Control

• Maintain and update internal control documentation (J-SOX/US-SOX); monitor business flows to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Review subsidiary accounting processes and provide guidance for improvement (Kaizen); implement and optimize ERP systems and BI tools
• Confirm the consistency of inter-company transactions and ensure compliance with transfer pricing taxation

4. Operations & Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and evaluate team members; optimize workflow and task distribution within the team
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing for the Holding Company (GL, AP/AR, Payroll, Fixed Assets); approve journal entries and payments
• Serve as a point of contact for financial inquiries from Japan HQ; direct communication encouraged as needed to ensure agility
• Perform special projects assigned by upper management (e.g., M&A support, system migration, impairment assessment)

Working Hours

9:00 - 18:00（Flexible schedule available, subject to manager approval）