Work in Japan : Japan Controller

Minimum Experience Level

Over 10 years 

Minimum English Level

Business Level 

Minimum Japanese Level

Native 

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree 

Visa Status

Japanese national or permission to work in Japan required  

My client is a Life Science leader providing cutting-edge technologies, tools, and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. An S&P 500 company with more than 6,100 employees in 47 countries worldwide, they are a strategic partner who collaborate with customers to confront the world’s challenging human health issues. From research to development to production, their scientific expertise and innovative solutions help customers tackle their most complex problems and achieve their goals.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer at the headquarters in the USA, the Japan Controller has ultimate responsibility for maintaining a strong internal control environment.


Expectations

· Lead the local implementation of company-wide initiatives in financial areas and support initiatives in other disciplines as needed.
· Manage the internal control environment (procedures, internal and external audits).
· Directly responsible for controls within assigned areas such as revenue recognition, pricing, incentives, dealer commissions and promotional/departmental spending.
· In partnership with the Financial Services team; also responsible for legal entity and transaction processing (i.e. A/R, A/P, T&E) control environment.
· Integral member (as well as leader) of the business analysis function
· Identify and provide key financial information, metrics and analysis to local and global management teams in a timely and accurate manner
· Lead the regular financial forecast process.
· Monitor operational performance and proactively identify opportunities for operational/financial improvement
· Ensure application of the company’s accounting and management principles, and monitor them in coordination with the financial results and risk management philosophy.


Ideal Candidate Characteristics

· Strong leadership and experience in developing and managing a tight-knit and diverse team
· Highest ethical standards
· Solid experience in a similar position at a foreign-based company or companies
· Proven expertise in financial management
· Knowledge of U.S. GAAP is required and U.S. CPA certification is preferred
· Most likely a Japanese national with fluency in English and familiarity with western business culture
· Manufacturing industry experience is not required but is a plus


This is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to obtain the top financial position within a multinational company. The rewards are high and appropriate for such an esteemed position. Contact us today for further information.

ヘイズ・グループは1800年代にロンドンに設立された、世界27カ国、350以上のオフィス、8,000人以上の従業員を抱える世界最大級のスペシャリスト・リクルーティング会社です。今現在アジアで最も大きなリクルーティング会社として知られており、専門分野に特化した人材紹介サービスのクオリティの高さとそのスピードで、世界中で高い評価を得ております。弊社では、正社員・派遣社員の紹介はもとよりリクルートメントプロセスアウトソーシングのお手伝いもさせて戴いております。

東京オフィス 03-3560-1188
大阪オフィス 06-4705-5545

専門分野：

アカウンティング　＆　ファイナンス（会計＆金融）
バンキング（銀行）
コンストラクション＆プロパティー（コンストラクション＆プロパティー）
ファイナンステクノロジー（ファイナンステクノロジー）
ヒューマンリソース（人事）
インフォメーション　テクノロジー（情報テクノロジー）
ファーム（医薬、化学）
セールス　＆　マーケティング（セールス＆マーケティング）



Hays can trace its origins back to the 1800’s in London and employs over 8,000 people, in more than 350 offices across 27 countries. We are the largest specialist recruitment firm in Asia. Hays is recognized around the world and we have built our reputation by delivering on a comprehensive range of human capital disciplines such as Permanent Placement, Temporary Consulting Assignments (Contract), Retained Search and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO).
Hays currently have offices in Osaka (06- 4705 5545) and Tokyo (03-3560-1188).

Specializations:-

Hays Information Technology
Hays Accountancy & Finance
Hays Banking
Hays Finance Technology
Hays Sales & Marketing
Hays Human Resources
Hays Pharma
Hays Construction & Property