Japanese Bilingual Accounting Manager

Top-Us; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Top-Us in Houston, TX is seeking a Japanese bilingual Accounting Manager to oversee U.S. GAAP financial reporting, budgeting, and consolidation for the energy business. The role requires strong Excel skills and ERP experience, plus proficiency in Japanese and English to coordinate with subsidiaries and HQ.

The position is hybrid, full-time, and offers a clear path for leadership within corporate finance. Applicants should bring extensive accounting experience and a proactive, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Strong US GAAP knowledge and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and able to work independently and cross-functionally.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Preferred: CPA/CMA, SAP or similar ERP/consolidation system experience, budgeting/forecasting.
• Language: Business-level English; Japanese proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Review financial information and accounting transactions for accuracy
• Support financial reporting and consolidation for subsidiaries
• Perform variance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial modeling
• Support income tax provision calculations, tax reconciliations, and tax-related projects
• Maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial documentation in accordance with US GAAP
• Coordinate with subsidiaries, external accounting/tax firms, and internal finance teams
• Support external audits and technical accounting research
• Participate in BPR, system implementation, and finance process improvement initiatives
• Prepare management reports and presentations for senior leadership and HQ
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Japanese language

English language

Education

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details

Japanese Bilingual Accounting Manager - Houston, TX

Position

Japanese Bilingual Accounting Manager

Industry

Energy

Location

Houston, TX

Salary

130-160K/year (DOE)

Status

Full Time/Direct Hire

Work Style

Hybrid

Ref #

#33483

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Review financial information and accounting transactions for accuracy
• Support financial reporting and consolidation for subsidiaries
• Perform variance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial modeling
• Support income tax provision calculations, tax reconciliations, and tax-related projects
• Maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial documentation in accordance with US GAAP
• Coordinate with subsidiaries, external accounting/tax firms, and internal finance teams
• Support external audits and technical accounting research
• Participate in BPR, system implementation, and finance process improvement initiatives
• Prepare management reports and presentations for senior leadership and HQ
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects

Qualifications

• Strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and accounting/ERP system experience
• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently and cross-functionally
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Preferred: CPA/CMA, SAP or similar ERP/consolidation system experience, budgeting/forecasting experience
• Language: Business-level English; Japanese proficiency strongly preferred