Japanese Bilingual Accounting Manager

Job Description

We are currently seeking a hardworking Japanese and English Bilingual Accounting Manager for a technology group to join their team in the Carol Stream area! The ideal candidate will have a few years of work experience in fast pace, high sales volume, Japanese company who can build a positive working environment.

Position: Accounting Manager

Industry: Technology

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Languages: Japanese and English a MUST

Pay: $80K - $100k (Depending on your experience)

Status: Full time + Excellent benefits

Duties

• Manage all aspects of accounting and financial reporting as well as regulatory and compliance reports.
• Conduct value chain analysis to gain better understanding of key capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform 5-S activities
• Comply with TS 1649 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Function as a liaison between the US Office and Japan Headquarters
• Create positive work environments
• Support departments and teams for various financial projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred)
• Must be bilingual in Japanese and English
• 4+ years working experience as an accounting manager or finance manager
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills in English.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills in Japanese.
• Be able to do overtime work when necessary.
• Ability to work in high-stress environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Expert knowledge of accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, cost control principles, and financial analysis
• Worked in multi million dollar sales volume
• Must be authorized to work in the US.