Finance Manager, Japan

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Manager owns statutory compliance and financial reporting in Japan, supports the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and leads a finance team. This role includes people management responsibilities and requires the ability to lead, coach, and develop team members. Strong expertise in Japanese regulatory frameworks, financial operations, and ERP-driven process transformation is essential.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Take full ownership of compliance with Japanese regulatory requirements, including invoicing systems, Consumption Tax, Corporate Income Tax, withholding taxes, and other applicable laws
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of all statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with Japanese GAAP (J-GAAP), IFRS, and group reporting standards
• Proactively monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare financial statements, management reports (MIS), and financial dashboards
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely group reporting

Cash Flow Management & Treasury Coordination

• Prepare and monitor short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity
• Proactively identify potential funding gaps and coordinate funding requests with the central treasury team (UK)
• Provide timely and accurate cash reporting to regional and global stakeholders
• Monitor working capital (receivables and payables) and highlight risks and improvement opportunities

D365 Implementation & Finance Transformation

• Act as a key finance stakeholder in D365 implementation projects
• Drive finance requirements, system configuration alignment, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Champion process standardization, automation, and best practices across finance operations
• Collaborate with IT teams and external consultants to ensure smooth implementation and stabilization

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Support audit readiness and risk mitigation initiatives

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize financial processes
• Drive efficiency, scalability, and automation across finance operations

Stakeholder & Global Coordination

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Procurement, Operations)
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and external consultants
• Align local finance practices with global policies and reporting standards
• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team (e.g., 2–3 members), including coaching, training, and performance management

Key Stakeholders

• Asia Leadership – Regional Finance Director, Asia Finance Controller
• Japan Finance – Japan Financial Controller, CBRE Finance Team
• D365 Program Team – Global Program Lead, Program Director, Asia Program Manager

Education and Experience

• JCPA or USCPA preferred; MBA (Finance) is a plus
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting
• Mandatory 2–3 years of people management experience, including direct supervision of team members
• Strong knowledge of Japanese taxation, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience with ERP systems (D365 preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience in transformation projects or system implementations is highly desirable

Key Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational ability
• Strong leadership presence and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and international environment
• Fluent in both Japanese and English (written and spoken)

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