Finance & Investment Operations Manager / Assistant Manager

Pasona N A, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

Paid vacation

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

A global investment firm in Seattle seeks a bilingual Finance & Investment Operations Manager. The role focuses on finance operations, investment management, and corporate treasury oversight. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 5+ years experience, and proficiency in both English and Japanese. Competitive salary and hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance operations, fund management, or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, cross-border finance, security transactions, and fund structures.
• Business-level English and Japanese proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investment project execution.
• Oversee daily treasury functions and cash positioning.
• Coordinate board resolutions, license renewals, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Ownership

Adaptability

Collaboration

Integrity

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance & Investment Operations Manager / Assistant Manager

Japanese bilingual Finance & Investment Operations Manager — Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Overview

A unique hybrid role that blends finance operations, investment project management, and corporate treasury oversight for a global investment platform. This position serves as a key connector between HQ in Japan, U.S. fund administrators, and external partners, ensuring smooth execution of investment, fund, and corporate financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Project Management & Financial Operations

• Lead end-to-end investment project execution with HQ and external partners.
• Design and manage investment schemes; oversee securities settlements and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports, fund business plans, and cash flow analyses.
• Coordinate fund finance operations such as capital calls, fee payments, and reporting packages.
• Act as the primary finance liaison between HQ and U.S. entities.
• Support high‑quality and timely reporting to global stakeholders.

2. Corporate Treasury Operations

• Oversee daily treasury functions: payments, cash positioning, fund transfers.
• Monitor and forecast liquidity for operations and investments.
• Maintain and reconcile corporate bank accounts; handle account openings and documentation.
• Coordinate securities/investment settlements with HQ or partners.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve treasury workflows.
• Support month‑end/year‑end close for cash, investments, and debt.

3. Fund Operations Support

• Assist with quarterly investment updates and overseas reporting to HQ.
• Manage organization of key investment materials (approvals, contracts, reports).
• Serve as the information bridge across HQ and multiple U.S. fund entities.

4. Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Coordinate board resolutions, license renewals, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain corporate documents, internal rules, and approval records.
• Ensure seamless handover of tasks to General Affairs, where applicable.

Desired Mindset

• Ownership: Drives projects independently from start to finish.
• Adaptability: Embraces new challenges with a growth mindset.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across regions and teams.
• Integrity: Ensures accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA/CFA/fund ops experience a plus).
• 5+ years in finance operations, fund management, or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, cross‑border finance, security transactions, and fund structures (GP/LP).
• Business‑level English and Japanese.
• Strong analytical skills; Excel proficiency; QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Excellent organization/project‑management capabilities; able to handle multiple priorities.
• Willingness to collaborate across time zones.

Ideal for candidates seeking to advance in finance, investment operations, or global fund management. Offers substantial exposure to senior leadership and the U.S.–Japan investment ecosystem.

• Full‑time, exempt role
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Paid vacation
• Hybrid work environment

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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