Head of Finance, Medical - 14M JPY

Company: 100+ US medical company
Report Line: APAC CFO
Team: 3-5 staff
Salary: up to 14M JPY
Location: Tokyo, Hybrid

About the Company / Role:
A stable US medical equipment company is looking for a new Head of Finance to lead end-to-end finance function in a hands-on playing manager capacity.

Highlights:

Stable environment: Japan business is very stable and many employees work here for 10+ years'.
Regional scope: Position will oversee Japan and other APAC markets.
Flex-time and WFH: Company has super flex-time and work from home 2 times a week.

Responsibilities:

Oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, timely month-end closing, account reconciliations, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Manage statutory reporting, tax matters, external audits, regulatory obligations, and internal control procedures.
Partner with business leaders to develop budgets and forecasts, analyze financial performance, and provide insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
Supervise cash flow, treasury activities, banking relationships, intercompany transactions, and accounting matters related to inventory and supply chain operations.
Lead and develop finance team members, coordinate with external advisors and shared service functions, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial governance.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; a professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, or CMA is an advantage.
Solid experience in financial controllership, with knowledge of US GAAP, local statutory requirements, taxation, and audit processes.
Strong technical accounting expertise, including financial close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
Proven ability to collaborate with commercial and operational stakeholders, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance management.
Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage external partners, coordinate cross-functional teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.