Finance & Investment Operations \u2013 Assistant Manager<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0Remote (WA or CA preferrable)<\/p>\n
Employment Type:\u00a0Temporary<\/p>\n
Contract Period:\u00a0Approximately 8-9 months from July 2026, period may be extended.<\/strong><\/p>\n Working Hours:\u00a0Standard business hours; flexibility to communicate across time zones as needed<\/p>\n Reports To:\u00a0Head of Seattle Office<\/p>\n Hourly Pay: $40-$44<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Position Summary<\/p>\n Our client is seeking a Finance & Investment Operations professional on a temporary basis to support the team during a period of staff absence. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing team and assume key responsibilities across investment project operations, fund coordination, and daily treasury activities.<\/p>\n This role requires strong bilingual (English\/Japanese)<\/strong> communication skills, as it serves as a key liaison between the parent company headquarters in Japan and U.S.-based entities, fund administrators, and financial institutions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n 1. Investment Project Operations (Core Focus)<\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinate investment transactions end-to-end in collaboration with headquarters and external stakeholders, including transaction structuring, securities settlement with financial institutions, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n \u2022 Support investment operations across a range of deal types, including direct investments and fund-related transactions.<\/p>\n \u2022 Assist with preparation and management of quarterly financial reports, fund business plans, and cash flow summaries in accordance with headquarters requirements.<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve as a liaison between headquarters and U.S. entities for finance and investment matters, ensuring timely and accurate communication.<\/p>\n \u2022 Manage documentation and records related to investment transactions, including approval documents, contracts, and reporting materials.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. Fund Operations Support<\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinate capital call notices, management fee payments, and reporting packages with external fund administrators and advisors.<\/p>\n \u2022 Support operations related to multiple U.S.-based investment fund entities.<\/p>\n \u2022 Prepare and support quarterly investment updates and overseas topic reports required by headquarters.<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve as an information bridge across U.S. entities, headquarters, and fund partners.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3. Corporate Treasury Operations<\/p>\n \u2022 Handle daily payment processing, cash positioning, and fund transfers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Monitor and forecast short-term cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity.<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintain and reconcile corporate bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.<\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinate with financial institutions on banking documentation and service matters.<\/p>\n \u2022 Support month-end and year-end close activities related to cash and investments.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. Corporate Governance & Administrative Support<\/p>\n \u2022 Assist with state and local government filings, business license renewals, and other compliance-related administrative tasks.<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintain corporate documentation and internal approval records as needed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Required Qualifications<\/p>\n \u2022 Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<\/p>\n \u2022 3+ years of experience in finance operations, investment fund management, or corporate accounting.<\/p>\n \u2022 Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese (written and spoken).<\/p>\n \u2022 Solid understanding of cross-border finance, securities transactions, and fund structures (GP\/LP).<\/p>\n \u2022 Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting or ERP systems is a plus.<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.<\/p>\n \u2022 Flexibility to communicate with teams across different time zones when required.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Preferred Qualifications<\/p>\n \u2022 CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification.<\/p>\n \u2022 Prior experience with venture fund or cross-border investment operations.<\/p>\n \u2022 Familiarity with Japanese corporate reporting practices and headquarters communication protocols.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Desired Mindset<\/p>\n \u2022 Ownership: Takes initiative and sees projects through from start to finish.<\/p>\n \u2022 Adaptability: Comfortable navigating new responsibilities and changing priorities.<\/p>\n \u2022 Team-oriented: Works collaboratively and respectfully across regions and divisions.<\/p>\n \u2022 Integrity: Approaches all work with accuracy, sincerity, and accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-24803","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n