Company and Job Overview
An industry-leading IoT product development and software company is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team. The accounting manager will oversee the finance and accounting functions as well as support payroll activities as part of the back-office team. The role is integral to driving business growth through strong leadership, collaboration, and effective communication.
Job Responsibilities
Oversee all finance and accounting operations.
Coordinate with an outsourcing firm and the Tokyo office to execute monthly financial closings.
Partner with the front-office personnel to fine-tune monthly closings, forecasts, and cash flow planning.
Prepare business activity reports, monthly financial forecasts, and annual budgets, ensuring, ensuring compliance with GAAP - generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
Manage tax planning throughout the fiscal year, corporate tax filings, and audits to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Coordinate with outside auditors and provide the necessary information for the annual external audit.
Provide financial analysis to support capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
Leads the annual financial statement audit/review by third parties and investor(s), and assist with due diligence and special projects.
Job Requirement
Bilingual in Japanese and English.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
8-10 years of Accounting or relevant experience, including payroll functions, and compliance with multi-state payroll regulations.
Proficiency in NetSuite, payroll software (preferably ADP), and Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workload from multiple departments.