Head of Corporate Controller, Japan

Jefferies
Tokyo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Strategic thinking","Financial reporting","Regulatory compliance"]

Lead the Japan finance function for a global investment bank, overseeing accounting operations (Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Revenue), regulatory reporting, audits, and tax inspections. Ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance, month-end/year-end close, internal controls, and local government filings while coordinating with regional leadership and driving strong financial governance.

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Jefferies
Jefferies
9 months ago

Head of Corporate Controller, Japan

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Job Summary

Lead the Japan finance function for a global investment bank, overseeing accounting operations (Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Revenue), regulatory reporting, audits, and tax inspections. Ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance, month-end/year-end close, internal controls, and local government filings while coordinating with regional leadership and driving strong financial governance.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Report to the Asia Corporate Controller and act as the local Japan finance lead.
  • •Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition.
  • •Coordinate legal entity reporting and variance analysis.
  • •Coordinate and review the preparation of regulatory reporting.
  • •Respond to external and internal audits and tax inspections.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or master’s degree(s).
  • •Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
  • •Certificate of JSDA Internal Administrator
  • •10+ years of Accounting/Finance experience in Broker dealer, banking or capital markets environment.
  • •Demonstrated senior level management and leadership experience.
Experience:10+ yearsCapital marketsFinanceBroker dealerBanking
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipStrategic thinkingFinancial reportingRegulatory compliance
Certifications:JSDA Internal Administrator
Languages:English

Company Brief

Jefferies
Global investment banking and capital markets firm providing advisory, underwriting, trading, research, and asset management services to corporations, governments, and institutional investors.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 1962
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