Senior Finance Associate, East Asia

Native Level Japanese Language is required.

About the Role

As a Legal Entity Controller (LEC), you will be responsible for financial statement preparation, audit coordination, and collaboration with tax advisors on tax filings. You will also handle management fee and performance fee billing for discretionary investment mandates, manage third-party AP vendors, and review their deliverables. Working closely with global finance teams, you will help ensure accurate, timely financial operations and deliver high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead monthly closing, financial reporting, and cash flow management for Japan and Korea legal entities

Drive annual and semi-annual closing processes, including preparation of financial statements and financial disclosure documents

Support external audits and coordinate with tax advisors on corporate tax filings

Perform US GAAP consolidation analysis and expense management related to fund investments where the firm serves as General Partner

Calculate and process management fees and performance fees for discretionary investment mandates, and manage the billing cycle

Manage relationships with external AP vendors and review monthly expense settlements

Participate in global LEC-related system implementation and upgrade projects

Required

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance or an analytical role (e.g., Big 4 consulting or public accounting)

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines independently

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a customer service mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email applications

Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and sound judgment in addressing challenges

Collaborative team player, eager to contribute to the growth of the platform

Preferred / Nice to Have

Japan CPA qualification

Fluent or business-level English for global communication

Why Join Us

If you take pride in getting the details right, improving processes, and building trusted partnerships across teams, we’d like to hear from you. Bring your perspective, sharpen your expertise in a truly global finance organization, and grow with a team that values ownership, integrity, and thoughtful collaboration.

Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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