Company ProfileOur client is a global B2B technology and solutions company serving a wide range of professional and industrial customers. The organization provides highly reliable, high‑quality products and services that support mission‑critical operations across multiple sectors. With a strong international presence and a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, the company continues to expand in the Japan market, offering a stable business environment combined with global collaboration opportunities. The Japan entity operates with a lean and agile structure, working closely with regional and global headquarters to ensure strong operational performance, financial governance, and continuous process improvement. The RoleAs the Japan Controller, you will oversee all finance and accounting activities for the Japan entity. This includes ownership of monthly/quarterly/annual closing, financial reporting, forecasting support, and ensuring strong financial governance. You will partner closely with business leaders, commercial teams, and regional finance to provide insights that drive operational and commercial performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both technical accounting expertise and strong business partnering capability. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead full financial closing (monthly, quarterly, yearly) in compliance with local and global standards</li><li>Manage all accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, tax coordination)</li><li>Prepare reporting packages and financial statements for regional/global HQ</li><li>Partner with sales, operations, and service teams to support business decision‑making</li><li>Monitor budget performance, support forecasting, and identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies</li><li>Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and service providers</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and drive financial operational excellence</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native-level Japanese with Business-level English or Native Chinese with business Japanese proficiency</li><li>Strong accounting foundation (JGAAP; USGAAP or IFRS exposure preferred)</li><li>Proven experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Business Partnering roles</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, industrial, technology, or B2B environments is highly preferred</li><li>Ability to independently manage financial closing and reporting</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Hands-on, detail‑oriented, and proactive in driving improvements</li><li>Comfortable working in a global matrix organization, collaborating with overseas teams</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>High-impact role with ownership of the Japan finance function</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with global and regional leadership teams</li><li>Blend of technical accounting, commercial finance, and business partnership</li><li>Stable, well-established global company with strong engineering heritage</li><li>Career development opportunities within an international group</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 - 15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013372135 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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ5MjY0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileOur client is a global B2B technology and solutions company serving a wide range of professional and industrial customers. The organization provides highly reliable, high‑quality products and services that support mission‑critical operations across multiple sectors. With a strong international presence and a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, the company continues to expand in the Japan market, offering a stable business environment combined with global collaboration opportunities. The Japan entity operates with a lean and agile structure, working closely with regional and global headquarters to ensure strong operational performance, financial governance, and continuous process improvement. The RoleAs the Japan Controller, you will oversee all finance and accounting activities for the Japan entity. This includes ownership of monthly/quarterly/annual closing, financial reporting, forecasting support, and ensuring strong financial governance. You will partner closely with business leaders, commercial teams, and regional finance to provide insights that drive operational and commercial performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both technical accounting expertise and strong business partnering capability. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead full financial closing (monthly, quarterly, yearly) in compliance with local and global standards</li><li>Manage all accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, tax coordination)</li><li>Prepare reporting packages and financial statements for regional/global HQ</li><li>Partner with sales, operations, and service teams to support business decision‑making</li><li>Monitor budget performance, support forecasting, and identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies</li><li>Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and service providers</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and drive financial operational excellence</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native-level Japanese with Business-level English or Native Chinese with business Japanese proficiency</li><li>Strong accounting foundation (JGAAP; USGAAP or IFRS exposure preferred)</li><li>Proven experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Business Partnering roles</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, industrial, technology, or B2B environments is highly preferred</li><li>Ability to independently manage financial closing and reporting</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Hands-on, detail‑oriented, and proactive in driving improvements</li><li>Comfortable working in a global matrix organization, collaborating with overseas teams</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>High-impact role with ownership of the Japan finance function</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with global and regional leadership teams</li><li>Blend of technical accounting, commercial finance, and business partnership</li><li>Stable, well-established global company with strong engineering heritage</li><li>Career development opportunities within an international group</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 - 15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013372135 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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ5MjY0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-01-30T05:50:07Z