Company ProfileA leading global financial institution with a strong international presence is looking for an Accounting Director to lead its Japan accounting function. The company offers a stable, collaborative environment with strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. The Role<ul><li>Lead the accounting function for the Japan business.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with Japanese GAAP and global accounting policies.</li><li>Manage statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for the Japan entity.</li><li>Lead and develop the local accounting team, providing strategic direction and technical guidance.</li><li>Partner closely with regional and global Finance, Tax, Risk, and business stakeholders.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors and other key financial stakeholders.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, governance, and accounting processes.</li><li>Provide accounting guidance on new products, transactions, and business initiatives.</li><li>Drive finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul> Your Skill<ul><li>Extensive accounting experience, ideally within a financial institution or multinational organization.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Japanese accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing an accounting team.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English communication skills.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across a global organization.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.</li><li>JCPA or USCPA equivalent accounting qualification is preferred.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead the Japan accounting function of a leading global financial institution.</li><li>Work closely with senior Finance leadership and global stakeholders.</li><li>Play a key role in strengthening governance, controls, and finance processes.</li><li>Enjoy strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Join a stable, internationally focused organization with opportunities for long-term career development.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary18 - 22 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013497868 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2h1WGluLkxvaC42MTUxMS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
18.0M - 22.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA leading global financial institution with a strong international presence is looking for an Accounting Director to lead its Japan accounting function. The company offers a stable, collaborative environment with strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. The Role<ul><li>Lead the accounting function for the Japan business.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with Japanese GAAP and global accounting policies.</li><li>Manage statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for the Japan entity.</li><li>Lead and develop the local accounting team, providing strategic direction and technical guidance.</li><li>Partner closely with regional and global Finance, Tax, Risk, and business stakeholders.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors and other key financial stakeholders.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, governance, and accounting processes.</li><li>Provide accounting guidance on new products, transactions, and business initiatives.</li><li>Drive finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul> Your Skill<ul><li>Extensive accounting experience, ideally within a financial institution or multinational organization.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Japanese accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing an accounting team.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English communication skills.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across a global organization.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.</li><li>JCPA or USCPA equivalent accounting qualification is preferred.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead the Japan accounting function of a leading global financial institution.</li><li>Work closely with senior Finance leadership and global stakeholders.</li><li>Play a key role in strengthening governance, controls, and finance processes.</li><li>Enjoy strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Join a stable, internationally focused organization with opportunities for long-term career development.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary18 - 22 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013497868 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2h1WGluLkxvaC42MTUxMS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-16T02:11:20Z