Japanese Bilingual Finance Assistant Manager

TOP-US; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Finance Assistant Manager. This full-time position, which offers a remote work style, requires expertise in financial transactions, U.S. GAAP, and fluency in Japanese to facilitate communication with global teams. The role involves comprehensive financial reporting and compliance, ideal for candidates with substantial accounting experience.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in accounting, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all financial transactions.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports and variance analysis.
• Assist with monthly financial closing and audits.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Financial modeling

General accounting

Cost accounting

Excel proficiency

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Knowledge of IFRS

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

Japanese Bilingual Finance Assistant Manager

Position: Japanese Bilingual Finance Assistant Manager

Industry: Manufacturing

Status: Full Time

Work Style: Remote

Ref #: 32347

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all financial transactions.
• Ensure accurate cost estimations and revenue recognition in compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, variance analysis, and rolling projections for executive review.
• Develop and update Excel-based financial schedules and managerial reports
• Prepare and review journal entries, offset entries, quarterly accruals, and accrual reversals.
• Conduct monthly general ledger and expense account reviews, ensuring proper classifications.
• Assist with monthly financial closing, audits, and compliance reporting
• Communicate financial updates and findings clearly to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in general and cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or construction project environment.
• Fluency in Japanese is required to support communication with global teams.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and reporting.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.