A fine-dining restaurant is looking for a Bilingual Japanese/English Finance Assistant Manager to join their team in Brea, CA. They are responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, managing relationships with outsourced bookkeeping providers, and supporting the Director of Finance. A bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 3+ years of experience in accounting/finance, Microsoft Excel (financial models) experience, Solid Understanding of US GAAP, and the ability to speak/read/write Japanese are required. It is a full-time, hybrid (1 day at home), exempt position, with excellent benefits and a 401k.
Bilingual Japanese/English Finance Assistant Manager Duties:
-Supervise and coordinate with outsourced bookkeeping service providers to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
-Make a financial statement
-Oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice processing and credit card payment management, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
-Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
-Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
-Monitor daily cash positions and manage intercompany fund transfers.
-Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and short- to mid-term financial projections.
-Track and monitor budgets, expenses, and variances, providing actionable insights to management.
-Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal accounting policies.
-Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and schedules.
Bilingual Japanese/English Finance Assistant Manager Skills
-Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
-Must have the ability to speak/read/write Japanese
-3+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
-Microsoft Excel (financial models) experience
-Solid Understanding of US GAAP

*If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. *

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant’s provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Microsoft Excel (financial models) experience?
• Do you have a solid understanding of US GAAP?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• accounting or finance: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brea, CA 9282

Please refer the Job description for details