Vp Financial Control

Overview

• Lead financial control functions for a prominent financial services organization, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and JGAAP standards.
• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation.
• Provide accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including Head Office and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial systems and support business projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain knowledge of operational workflows.
• Liaise with affiliates and external auditors to provide required information and support.
• Prepare financial statements with footnotes and perform intercompany analysis and reporting.
• Support senior staff in tax, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis duties.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform monthly and quarterly close functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on significant Balance Sheet and P&L movements.
• Perform balance sheet analysis and substantiation on a monthly basis.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports to support management decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with Tokyo and New York-based affiliates on accounting and reporting tasks.
• Assist in system enhancements and business projects to improve financial operations.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and liaise with auditors for required information.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial control or accounting roles; 10 years preferred.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and JGAAP standards with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and intercompany reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and international affiliates effectively.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and operational workflows.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with auditors and stakeholders.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.