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Tax Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 12.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A leading global technology and industrial solutions company headquartered in Japan is seeking a Global Tax Manager to join its finance leadership team. With operations in more than 60 countries and a strong reputation in automation, digital transformation, and industrial innovation, the company supports critical industries including energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.</p><p>The organization is known for its long-term stability, global reach, and commitment to sustainable innovation. This role offers the opportunity to shape tax strategy across a complex international footprint while partnering closely with senior leadership.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Global Tax Manager<br />Based in Japan, the Global Tax Manager will play a key role in managing international tax matters and supporting the company's global tax strategy. The role will partner with regional finance teams and external advisors to ensure tax compliance, optimize tax structures, and support business expansion initiatives.<br /><br />Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Oversee global corporate tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation</li><li>Support tax planning initiatives aligned with global business strategy</li><li>Monitor international tax developments and assess impact on the business</li><li>Partner with finance and business leaders on cross-border transactions, restructuring, and M&amp;A activities</li><li>Manage relationships with external tax advisors and authorities</li><li>Contribute to tax risk management and governance frameworks</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English (essential for global stakeholder management)</li><li>8-12+ years of corporate tax experience in a multinational company or Big 4 firm</li><li>Strong knowledge of international tax, transfer pricing, and Japanese corporate tax regulations</li><li>Experience working in a global or regional tax function</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Professional qualification (CPA, Zerishi,or equivalent) preferred</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, technology, or industrial sectors is advantageous</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Strategic global tax role in a well-established multinational organization</li><li>Exposure to international operations and complex cross-border tax matters</li><li>Opportunity to influence tax strategy and work closely with senior leadership</li><li>Stable Japanese headquarters with a global footprint</li><li>Collaborative, international working environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013392778</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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjcwOTU1LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-09T00:42:14Z
Operations Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 7.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global ad tech leader operating at massive scale across the open internet, recently merged with another industry pioneer to create a unified omnichannel platform. With operation across 30+ countries, the company partners with 10,000+ publishers and 20,000+ advertisers worldwide. Tech hubs span over Europe, APAC and US.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You'll provide advanced technical support to Japanese and global clients, resolving complex issues through Slack and email tickets. No standby phone duty required.</li><li>Working with SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, REST APIs, and JSON, you'll diagnose integration issues, debug tracking implementations, and analyze data to deliver actionable insights.</li><li>You'll collaborate daily with cross-functional teams across four continents including R&amp;D, product, and account management.</li><li>This is a full remote position based in Tokyo</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese proficiency is mandatory (written communication precision is critical for ticket-based client interactions)</li><li>Fluent English required for daily collaboration with global colleagues.</li><li>Technical support or solutions engineering background with strong troubleshooting experience.</li><li>Proficiency in web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and SQL for data analysis.</li><li>Ad tech/programmatic experience, OpenRTB knowledge, or familiarity with BigQuery/Redshift is a plus.</li><li>Must hold valid work authorization in Japan.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Full remote work but must be based in Japan</li><li>Flexible hours with zero overtime culture! Finish by 6pm and enjoy work-life balance.</li><li>Gain genuine international exposure working with teams in other countries.</li><li>Join at an exciting post-merger stage with opportunities to shape new processes.</li><li>Tackle complex technical challenges at scale on a platform serving billions of transactions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7 -10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013378799</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/S2hhbmcuTGUuMDYzNTQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-02-06T04:30:54Z
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
  • Shizuoka,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 7.0M - 9.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a well‑established manufacturing company with a strong presence in Japan and close collaboration with international stakeholders. Operating in a high‑quality, process‑driven environment, the company supports leading consumer brands through advanced manufacturing capabilities.<br /> As the business continues to strengthen its operational excellence, the organization is seeking an experienced Factory Controller to support site‑level financial management and cost control.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Controller, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end finance and controlling activities at the factory level, partnering closely with plant management and operations teams. This role plays a critical part in driving cost transparency, improving profitability, and supporting operational decision‑making.<br /> Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Ownership of factory cost controlling, including standard costing, variance analysis, and productivity monitoring</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting for the manufacturing site</li><li>Analysis of manufacturing KPIs (material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, etc.)</li><li>Inventory management, valuation, and reconciliation</li><li>CAPEX tracking and investment analysis</li><li>Business partnering with Plant Manager, Operations, and Supply Chain teams</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements</li><li>Supporting HQ / regional reporting and ad‑hoc finance projects</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>We are looking for a candidate with:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Fluent‑level Japanese and business‑level English</li><li>Solid experience in factory finance, cost controlling, or manufacturing accounting</li><li>Preferred: Background in manufacturing, cosmetics, consumer goods, chemical, or similar industries</li><li>Strong understanding of cost structures, inventory, and production processes</li><li>Experience working in a multinational environment</li><li>ERP system experience (SAP or similar preferred)</li><li>Hands‑on, detail‑oriented mindset with strong business‑partnering skills</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>High‑impact role with strong visibility at the factory level</li><li>Close partnership with site leadership and operations</li><li>Opportunity to drive cost improvement and operational efficiency</li><li>Stable manufacturing business with strong quality focus</li><li>Ideal role for candidates seeking deeper exposure to plant‑level finance leadership</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Shizuoka</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7 - 9 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013417056</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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjk0NTUyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-10T01:02:29Z
Engineering Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 10.0M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A fast-growing Manufacturing AI SaaS platform company, expanding globally across the US and Asia, is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead cross-border product development teams.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The company is in a full-scale global expansion phase, with development teams spanning Japan and Vietnam, and is scaling a core AI-powered product at a rate far exceeding typical SaaS growth benchmarks.</li><li>You will lead the end-to-end development management of a key product - from goal-setting and roadmap execution to team design and quality standards - working closely with product and business stakeholders.</li><li>You will design and operate a collaborative development system between sites, managing time zone workflows, cross-cultural communication, and unified engineering standards.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience leading a development organization and contributing directly to product growth and customer outcomes.</li><li>People management experience including recruitment, evaluation, and organizational design.</li><li>Hands-on background as a software engineer with experience building and operating products.</li><li>Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or equivalent) and business-level English, both mandatory.</li><li>Experience managing multinational development teams.</li></ul><p>Tech Stack </p><ul><li>Frontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js</li><li>Backend: Rust (axum), TypeScript, Node.js (Express, Fastify, NestJS)</li><li>ML &amp; Algorithms: Python, PyTorch, TorchServe, OpenCV, Elasticsearch, Vertex AI</li><li>Infrastructure: Google Cloud, GKE, Istio, Cloudflare, Argo Workflows</li><li>DevOps: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Terraform, Datadog, Sentry</li><li>Data: PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, BigQuery, dbt</li><li>API: GraphQL, REST, gRPC</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Drive product decisions that directly impact the cost structure and operations of global manufacturing customers.</li><li>Gain rare experience designing and leading a distributed, cross-cultural engineering organization across multiple countries.</li><li>Work alongside world-class technical leadership to tackle an unprecedented challenge in a massive, historically underserved industry.</li><li>Join a company at an inflection point - global expansion is underway, and this role sits at the center of that growth.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013408052</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 </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T25kcmVqLlphdGxvdWthbC4yNjA3OS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-27T06:45:17Z
Head of Engineering
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 15.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br />A fast-growing fan community application is looking for server-side engineers to support ongoing expansion. The role involves designing, building, and improving core features using Node.js. This is an opportunity for those passionate about technology and product development.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain backend features with Node.js</li><li>Propose and test ideas for product improvement</li><li>Work with product managers to clarify requirements and solve problems</li><li>Option to contribute in infrastructure-related areas depending on your interests</li></ul><p><strong>Product Overview</strong><br />A subscription-based app connecting creators and core fans in exclusive communities. Creators drive content and engagement, creating a rewarding experience for all participants.</p><p><strong>Team &amp; Work Style</strong></p><ul><li>15 engineers, 2 product managers, 3 support members</li><li>Flat structure, encouraging new ideas and challenges</li><li>Fully remote and flexible work environment</li><li>Frequent collaboration and knowledge sharing via Slack</li></ul><p><strong>Tech Stack</strong></p><ul><li>Node.js, GCP, AWS, MySQL, BigQuery, Redis</li><li>Agile methodology</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Experience leading or playing a key role in backend development and product release</li><li>Experience working on agile teams with product managers</li><li>Passion for technology and product building</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with large-scale or high-traffic systems</li><li>Payment system or mobile/web development experience</li><li>Knowledge of live streaming technologies</li><li>Turning high-level concepts into working systems</li><li>Experience working with product managers/designers</li></ul><p>JO: 06940-0013356210</p><p>Location: Tokyo</p><p>Annual Salary: ¥15,000.000</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3VlLnRpbmcuNTg3ODkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-02-05T08:27:16Z
Engineering Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 12.0M - 18.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the technical direction of a "custom development × product development hybrid strategy" - rebuild the dev org and establish a winning formula through modern tooling and AI.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why We're Hiring</strong></p><ul><li>To maximize product value and solidify our competitive position, we need to resolve all of this - maturing both the organization and the technology.</li><li>This is not just a team lead role. We are looking for someone to rebuild the development organization and make technology decisions tied to business goals.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Some hands-on contribution is expected, but the primary focus of this role is maximizing organizational output and decision-making.</p><p>Org &amp; Strategy Management</p><ul><li>Set and execute development organization goals; define and operate KGI/KPIs and project Definition of Done</li><li>Lead the engineering organization: hiring planning, goal-setting, performance evaluations, 1-on-1s, and mentoring</li></ul><p> </p><p>Project &amp; Quality Management</p><ul><li>Own final decisions on estimation and technical specs - balancing business requirements with technical feasibility (acting as technical gatekeeper)</li><li>Standardize and improve the development process: formalize requirements definition, improve delivery flow, define quality standards (QCD)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Product Development Leadership</p><ul><li>Define and execute a resource strategy for reducing technical debt</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 18 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013397110</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><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmFuY3kuWXVhbi4xNzUwNS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-12T07:44:21Z
Accountant
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 6.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global specialty chemicals company providing advanced materials and additives to industries such as automotive, industrial, and personal care is seeking an Accountant to support its Japan operations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This role will be responsible for a broad range of accounting functions including accounts receivable, fixed asset management, and cash flow monitoring. You will support month-end closing, financial reporting, and compliance activities while partnering closely with sales and outsourcing vendors.<br />The position requires a hands-on approach in a lean organization, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional collaboration in a global environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>Minimum 10 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in an international company</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles, with familiarity in Japan and US GAAP</li><li>Experience with SAP or other ERP systems</li><li>Business-level English and native-level Japanese</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Broad and hands-on role covering AR, fixed assets, and financial reporting</li><li>Opportunity to work in a global environment with strong international exposure</li><li>Stable multinational company with a lean and collaborative Japan team</li><li>High visibility role with direct impact on business operations and process improvement</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6 - 8 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013417943</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/WXVyaWtvLkFrYW1pbmUuNDgzODAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-17T00:31:56Z