Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring timely completion of ledgers, supporting schedules, and financial records.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities, including reconciliations, journal posting review, fixed asset tracking, and intercompany accounting.
• Produce and examine financial statements, management summaries, and variance analyses to highlight trends, performance drivers, and areas requiring attention.
• Cook up audit preparation, tax-related support, and statutory reporting while maintaining adherence to company standards and applicable U.S. accounting requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting workflows, and monitor compliance practices to protect the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling efforts that inform operational planning, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
• Oversee cash activity for the Hawaii group, including liquidity planning, cash projections, banking coordination, and movement of funds between entities when needed.
• Advise management and regional stakeholders on financial results, business risks, cost management opportunities, and actions to improve overall performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team through coaching, performance feedback, hiring support, and clear goal setting.
• Contribute to evaluations of contracts, operational initiatives, and growth opportunities, and participate in occasional business travel as needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a multi-entity environment.
• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits, regulatory compliance, and coordination with external auditors or tax partners.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze results, explain variances, and provide practical recommendations to improve business performance.
• Proficiency with accounting and business software platforms, along with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently in a remote setting while maintaining accuracy, organization, and accountability.
• Background in the tourism or travel sector is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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