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Accounting and Finance Manager

Tsubuka, Japan

Japan Finance Manager

Job Purpose & Objectives

As the Japan Finance Manager for Quera Computing Japan Incorporated’s Japan operations, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of accounting, finance, tax, regulatory reporting, and HR functions in Japan. This is a critical control role requiring strong attention to detail, discipline in execution, and sound judgment. You will work closely with local team members in Japan and global functions in Boston, MA, USA to ensure full compliance with Quera’s internal standards and Japan’s regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on position suited for a reliable and experienced professional who can manage both day-to-day operations and periodic reporting cycles while serving as the go-to person for staff HR queries and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

  • Maintain accurate books and records in compliance with Japanese GAAP and Quera’s internal accounting policies
  • Oversee local month-end and year-end closings, ensuring deadlines are met with zero tolerance for error
  • Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, employee expenses, and bank transactions
  • Coordinate with external tax accountants and statutory auditors for local filings and audit processes
  • Prepare and submit regulatory returns to Japanese authorities
  • Support budget planning, cost tracking, and internal financial reporting for Quera Japan management
  • Act as liaison with global and regional Finance functions for reporting, controls, and audits

Human Resources

  • Manage payroll and benefits administration
  • Maintain employee records in line with local labor law and Quera’s internal policies
  • Support recruitment logistics, onboarding, and off-boarding procedures
  • Ensure HR compliance with Japanese labor law, including social insurance, leave entitlements, and documentation
  • Handle employee relations queries with confidentiality and professionalism
  • Coordinate implementation of global HR policies locally in a culturally appropriate and legally compliant manner

Qualification & Experience

  • University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred but not required
  • 8–10 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or HR, ideally within a foreign financial institution in Japan
  • Prior NEDO accounting and reporting required
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA Japan or international equivalent) is a plus
  • Strong familiarity with Japanese tax, accounting, labor laws, and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience working with external payroll and accounting vendors
  • Native-level Japanese is required, and business-level English is a plus

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law

 

日本財務マネージャー

仕事内容

Quera Computing Japan Incorporatedの日本事業における財務マネージャーとして、日本における会計、財務、税務、規制報告、人事機能全般を担当していただきます。これは、細部への強い注意力、規律ある業務遂行、そして健全な判断力が求められる重要な管理職です。日本のローカルチームメンバーや米国マサチューセッツ州ボストンのグローバル機能と緊密に連携し、Queraの社内基準および日本の規制要件への完全なコンプライアンスを確保します。このポジションは、日々の業務と定期的な報告サイクルの両方を管理し、従業員の人事に関する質問やコンプライアンス問題の相談窓口となる、信頼できる経験豊富なプロフェッショナルにふさわしい実践的なポジションです。

職務と責任

会計・財務

  • 日本GAAP・Queraの社内会計方針に準拠した正確な帳簿、記録の維持
  • エラーは一切許容せず現地の月末、年度末の決算処理を監督、期限厳守の確実
  • 買掛金、売掛金、従業員経費、銀行取引の管理・調整
  • 現地での申告、監査プロセスに関して、外部の税理士・監査法人との連携
  • 日本の規制当局への申告書の作成、提出
  • Quera Japan経営陣の予算策定、コスト追跡、社内財務報告の支援
  • 報告、管理、監査に関して、グローバルおよび各地域の財務部門との連絡

人事

  • 給与計算・福利厚生管理
  • 現地の労働法・Queraの社内ポリシーに準拠した従業員記録の管理
  • 採用ロジスティクス、オンボーディング、オフボーディング手続きのサポート
  • 社会保険、休暇取得資格、各種書類作成など、日本の労働法に準拠した人事管理体制の確保
  • 従業員関係に関する問い合わせへの機密保持と専門性をもって対応
  • グローバル人事ポリシーの現地での導入を、文化的に適切かつ法令を遵守した方法で調整

応募資格

【必須条件】

  • 会計または人事に関する8~10年の実務経験(できれば日本国内の外資系金融機関での実務経験)
  • 日本の税制、会計、労働法、規制枠組みに精通していること
  • 外部の給与計算・会計ベンダーとの連携経験
  • 日本語能力流暢(日本語能力試験1級又はN1)
  • NEDO会計報告の実務経験

【歓迎条件】

  • 会計学、経営学、または関連分野の大学学位取得
  • 公認会計士(CPA Japanまたは同等の国際資格)
  • 英語能力ビジネス会話 (TOEIC 735-860)

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