Finance Manager - Japan

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Manage financial accounting operationsLead corporate tax filings and ensure accurate, timely complianceEnsure full compliance with corporate account reconciliation standards, Statutory(J-GAAP) & US GAAP reporting and SOxLiaise with auditors (external, tax, and internal) and headquarters on financial mattersManage accounts receivable and accounts payable processesManage and track the performance of invested assets and capital expenditure in keeping with policies and guidelinesManage and forecast cash-flowSupervise & develop a team of 5 members

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldsCPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional certification preferred

Required: 8+ years finance/accounting experience.Experience with SAP (ECC and/or HANA) or other major ERP systemsSolid experience in US GAAP and JGAAP reportingHands-on experience with Japanese corporate tax filingsStrong understanding of financial compliance and internal controlsAbility to identify, analyze, and resolve complex financial issuesStrong leadership and team management capabilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skillsNative or Fluent proficiency in JapaneseBusiness-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 processesFamiliarity with data visualization and workflow design

Competencies Demonstrates strong ownership and accountabilityProactive in driving process improvementsAble to identify and resolve business issues from a financial perspectiveEffective stakeholder management across local and global teamsMaintains high integrity and professionalism

Company Description

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.