Finance Manager

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Close • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the Japan entity including general ledger, AP and AR • Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with US-GAAP and J-GAAP • Perform balance sheet reconciliation • Manage intercompany accounting, including recording of transactions, reconciliations, and settlements with foreign related entities Reporting • Review all reporting requirement to HQ including forecast of balance sheet accounts, fixed assets rollforward Treasury • Oversee treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, currency conversion, overseas payment and foreign exchange transactions through close working with corporate treasury team • Manage banking relationships and bank account administration, including payments of employee expenses, vendor and payroll payment • Review employee expense reports and review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies Payroll • Oversee payroll-related accounting and ensure accurate, compliant processing in coordination with HR and external service providers • Manage external payroll service provider • Manage accounting entries for retirement pension both in DB and DC plan through co-working with external service provider • Oversee payment process of Tax • Collaboration with local tax manager for preparation of consumption tax filing package, corporate income tax filing package. • Oversee customs clearing process and keep close communication channel with Yokohama customs office • Co-work with local tax manager for preparation of hard closing and statutory financial statements Compliance • Ensure compliance with corporate and local policies, accounting standards, and applicable local statutory regulations • Support internal audit team for SOX compliance and internal audit procedure • Lead entire external audit procedure with team and head office Operations & Systems • Drive improvement of process and systems • Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team through people management process Requirements Experience • +15 years of hands-on experience in finance and accounting area • Practical expertise across financial close and reporting, with proven management experience • Experience working in a multinational company • Proven people management experience, including leading and developing accounting team Hard Skills • Hands-on experience with US-GAAP and J-GAAP close and reporting is required • Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and transfer pricing • Hands-on experience with treasury and bank management (cash management as inbound and outbound, banking relationships, and FX transactions) • Hands-on experience with full scope of payroll operations including managing external service provider • Hands-on experience with SAP, system implementation and migration, finance transformation, system roll out projects • Strong analytical skills and understanding of policy compliance, with a track record of ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements Languages & Soft Skills • Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English is required for communication with HQ and local stakeholders • Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a multinational organization, working across diverse functions, time zones, and both local and HQ stakeholders • A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.