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Head of Accounting
<p>About the Role:<br />A globally renowned luxury brand is seeking a bilingual Head of Accounting to lead its Japan-based finance and accounting operations. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in accounting, compliance, and team management within a multinational environment.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities:<br /><br />Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and tax compliance<br />Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with JGAAP and US GAAP<br />Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes<br />Collaborate with regional and global finance teams on audits, internal controls, and process improvements<br />Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals<br />Serve as a key business partner to leadership on financial and operational matters<br />Ideal Candidate:<br /><br />10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles<br />Strong knowledge of JGAAP, US GAAP, and local tax regulations<br />CPA, Nissho Boki, or equivalent certification preferred<br />Fluent in both Japanese and English (business level or higher)<br />Experience in retail, luxury, or consumer goods industries is a plus<br />Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number:06940-0013260853</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ(以下、当社)がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約(<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>)をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjA5MTE1LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 8.0M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p>About the Role:<br />A globally renowned luxury brand is seeking a bilingual Head of Accounting to lead its Japan-based finance and accounting operations. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in accounting, compliance, and team management within a multinational environment.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities:<br /><br />Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and tax compliance<br />Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with JGAAP and US GAAP<br />Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes<br />Collaborate with regional and global finance teams on audits, internal controls, and process improvements<br />Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals<br />Serve as a key business partner to leadership on financial and operational matters<br />Ideal Candidate:<br /><br />10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles<br />Strong knowledge of JGAAP, US GAAP, and local tax regulations<br />CPA, Nissho Boki, or equivalent certification preferred<br />Fluent in both Japanese and English (business level or higher)<br />Experience in retail, luxury, or consumer goods industries is a plus<br />Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number:06940-0013260853</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ(以下、当社)がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約(<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>)をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjA5MTE1LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2025-07-22T03:23:54Z

Head Of Accounting Job in Tokyo | Robert Half