Finance Controller, Japan

Overview: Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Controllership team to establish and maintain sustainable financial operations and robust internal controls. Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the safeguarding of company assets. Actively support the Finance Director and serve as a key member of the management team, contributing to the company’s growth and long-term success. Key Responsibilities: Guide the team to manage healthy financial statements through maintaining proper books and record in compliant with US GAAP and Japanese Commercial Codes with the necessary advice to assets and liabilities level to management. Lead the team to establish and implementing the internal controls for the processes with financial impacts but balanced with operational efficiency. Develop and train team members to enhance productivity in the team operations. Develop collaborative relationship with internal and external parties to enhance efficiency in the team operations. Work closely with Global IT team for the financial system upgrading projects. Related responsible areas: VAT and WHT compliance. Timely and correct submission of VAT returns. The cash management. Liaise with HQ treasury to operate the international pooling. Work with FP&A to complete cash forecast All bank account reconciliation. Film accounting and participation accounting. Intercompany accounts Reconcile quarterly related BS accounts in blackline and prepare for the BS review. Tax filings Assist FP&A with ad hoc queries Audits (financial, title, statutory) Simplify finance process and improve internal control Oversee the overall Royalty process