<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a rapidly growing technology company specializing in secure financial data platforms, API solutions, and digital services used by leading financial institutions, enterprises, and consumers. With a mission to empower individuals and businesses through better access to data, the company partners with major banks, fintech providers, and enterprise clients across Japan and internationally.<br /> Combining the agility of a startup with the stability of a well‑established product ecosystem, the organization fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture where innovation, transparency, and ownership are valued.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>We are seeking a highly experienced Controller to lead and elevate the company's finance and accounting function in Japan. This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, overseeing budgeting and forecasting cycles, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives.</li><li>You will manage and develop a small finance team while partnering closely with the CEO, management team, and global finance counterparts. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail‑oriented, and capable of driving both operational excellence and strategic financial leadership in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native-level Japanese and strong business English, capable of communicating with overseas finance partners and external auditors</li><li>Proven experience in accounting leadership roles such as Controller, Finance Manager, or Accounting Manager</li><li>Strong understanding of J-GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements</li><li>People management experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development</li><li>Experience in SaaS, fintech, technology, or startup/high‑growth environments (preferred but not required)</li><li>Strong ERP and systems literacy; experience improving processes and internal controls</li><li>Ability to balance hands‑on accounting work with strategic finance responsibilities</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the finance function of an innovative fintech/technology leader with strong presence in Japan</li><li>High exposure to executive leadership, including CEO and global stakeholders</li><li>Hands-on role with strategic influence over financial planning, operations, and company growth</li><li>Opportunity to build and strengthen internal processes as the business scales</li><li>Collaborative, transparency-driven culture with strong emphasis on innovation and agility</li><li>Ideal for a finance professional who thrives in dynamic, mission‑oriented environments</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>14 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040- 0013379746</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). 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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ5MzcwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">