Accounting Manager

Position:
Accounting Manager

Company:
Teradata

Location:
Japan, Tokyo

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Short Summary:
As an Accounting Manager, you will have full ownership of the accounting and compliance responsibilities for assigned legal entities, leading month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local statutory requirements, and serving as the primary point of contact for audits, financial reporting, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities:
- Own the balance sheet and financial integrity of assigned legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end reporting.
- Manage statutory accounting, tax compliance, and both internal and external audit activities.
- Ensure key finance processes operate efficiently, including payroll, purchasing, expense reporting, and related controls.
- Oversee relationships with outsourced service providers and ensure service delivery meets business requirements.
- Support corporate initiatives, including process improvements, system implementations, and acquisitions.
- Coordinate closing activities across multiple stakeholders and ensure timely submission of required adjustments and transactions.
- Review account reconciliations, investigate variances, and drive corrective actions.
- Perform risk assessments, flux analysis, and internal control activities to maintain compliance and financial integrity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and resolve business issues.

Requirement:
- Significant accounting experience within a large multinational organization.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience managing month-end close processes and statutory reporting.
- Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent preferred).
- Experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance activities.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and financial governance.
- Experience working successfully in a matrixed global organization.
- Ability to manage external service providers and outsourced accounting relationships.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of local country accounting regulations and tax requirements.
- Additional language skills are a plus.
- Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and systems implementations.
- Foundational AI skills and an interest in leveraging AI to improve productivity, reporting, and business outcomes.

Benefits:
- People-first culture.
- Flexible work model.
- Focus on well-being and personal/professional growth.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.