Finance Manager

Job Purpose:

Finance Manager supports Director of Finance and leads various finance related projects/initiatives on ad-hoc or routine basis involving other managers within finance organization as well as other functional groups within the company to accelerate value creation as finance organization.

Also, Finance Manager runs day to day finance and accounting operations together with managers within finance organization and backup other managers position as necessary, to ensure continuous fulfillment of the role of finance organization in Japan.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead various finance related projects/initiatives to drive robust and efficient control and upskilling Finance organization, involving managers within finance organization as well as other functional groups as needed.
• Monitor finance & Accounting operations and identify potential reporting and control issues then proactively mitigate gaps.
• Jointly work on month-end/quarter-end/year-end close process for legal entities in Japan, in collaboration with local stakeholders such as Accounting, AP (Accounts Payable), AR (Accounts Receivables) and Rebate Accounting teams, as well as, Corporate Accounting to ensure close is being completed timely and with no significant issues.
• Take over finance and accounting related operations from Director of Finance such as followings but not limited to.
  • Review and approve general approval request based on approval matrix.
  • Review and approve journal entry which has high value.
  • Conduct second review of financial statements at closing
  • Conduct second review of treasury operations and approve bank transactions.
  • Oversee inventory, vendor receivables and accounts receivables aging and initiate necessary actions to secure value of those assets.
  • Plan and build periodic report to Japan leadership team and Regional HQ.
  • Coordinate and prepare finance all hands meeting and training.
    
• Extend support or back-up other manager positions within Finance organization as necessary.

Work closely with the Regional HQ finance and accounting team to clear technical matters and report quarterly updates. Enable adoption of relevant corporate policies, processes and systems initiatives in Japan. Update and coordinate feedback from local Japan teams, to ensure they are effectively passed on to Regional HQ or Corporate for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Native Japanese and Business or above English skill
• 7-10 years of experience as finance at commercial business, including experience in a good Audit firm and international business (preferred).
• Understanding overall finance and accounting operations and having broader finance and accounting experience
• USGAAP and JGAAP skills (USCPA and/or JCPA preferred)
• 3-5 years of people management experience (preferred)

Key Skills

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

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At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

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