*Japanese/English bilingual is a MUST.
Location: Honolulu, HI | Hybrid or Remote
Position: Finance & Accounting Manager – Japanese Bilingual
Industry: Travel / Tourism
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hawaii Time)
Base Salary: 67-80k/year
Summary of the Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee finance and accounting operations. This role is responsible for financial closing, reporting, budgeting, consolidation, tax-related reporting, and financial analysis.
The position also supervises accounting staff and works closely with management and overseas headquarters. Business-level Japanese and English communication skills are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, consolidated P&L, balance sheets, and variance reports.
- Manage consolidation, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and foreign currency accounting.
- Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and internal policies.
- Manage fixed assets and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare local tax returns and support external audits.
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for management and overseas headquarters.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Improve accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls.
- Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff.
- Support hiring, performance reviews, and other departmental management activities.
- Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 7 years of accounting/finance experience.
- Management or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, closing, consolidation, and GAAP.
- Fluent/business-level Japanese and English (spoken and written).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional and international teams.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Oracle ERP or similar accounting/ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with consolidated financial reporting and foreign currency accounting.
- Experience working with a Japan-based headquarters or international organization is a plus.
Work Environment
- Hybrid or Remote work arrangement.
- Must be able to report to the Honolulu-area office as required.
- Occasional domestic travel, approximately twice per year.
- May occasionally be required to work outside normal business hours.
