Project Assistant Manager

TOP-US; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Finance Project Assistant Manager based in Santa Clara. The role involves managing financial transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Fluency in Japanese is required to collaborate with global teams. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, with full remote work option available.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in general and cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

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

Cost accounting

General accounting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

• • 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.

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.

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Full remote available)
Industry: Manufacturing
Position: Japanese Bilingual Finance Project Assistant Manager
Salary rate: DOE 90-130K
Full time/Direct hire/with Benefits

Job Description:

• 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.