Finance Manager - Japan

Overview:

Finance Manager (Japan) is responsible for the full scope of financial accounting and tax requirements for the business. This position leads and oversees periodic financial close processes in accordance with US GAAP and supports year-end reporting and reconciliation under J GAAP. The role is also responsible for promoting and maintaining a strong internal control environment across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Manage financial accounting operations

Lead corporate tax filings and ensure accurate, timely compliance

Ensure full compliance with corporate account reconciliation standards, Statutory(J-GAAP) & US GAAP reporting and SOx

Liaise with auditors (external, tax, and internal) and headquarters on financial matters

Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes

Manage and track the performance of invested assets and capital expenditure in keeping with policies and guidelines

Manage and forecast cash-flow

Supervise & develop a team of 5 members

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related fields

CPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional certification preferred

Required:

8+ years finance/accounting experience.

Experience with SAP (ECC and/or HANA) or other major ERP systems

Solid experience in US GAAP and JGAAP reporting

Hands-on experience with Japanese corporate tax filings

Strong understanding of financial compliance and internal controls

Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex financial issues

Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skills

Native or Fluent proficiency in Japanese

Business-level or higher proficiency in English

Preferred:

Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot)

Experience leveraging digital tools to enhance and automate finance processes

Familiarity with data visualization and workflow design

Competencies

Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability

Proactive in driving process improvements

Able to identify and resolve business issues from a financial perspective

Effective stakeholder management across local and global teams

Maintains high integrity and professionalism

Company Description:

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.