| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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