Business Unit Controller

Responsibilities 
- Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures 
including compliance with IFRS and Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (J-SOX) 
as well as the appropriate internal control structure. 
- Responsible for the accounting close process and sub consolidation of the Divisional results 
- Research and document technical accounting issues working with the Technical Accounting Team 
- Perform monthly analytical reviews of the balance sheet and income statement

- Manage and review the J-SOX validation/documentation for key monitoring controls 
- Facilitate financial systems implementations and updates 
- Leads quarterly accounting reviews with Corporate 
- Coordinate and facilitate the internal and external audit process; implement findings where 
appropriate 
- Supports the quarterly reporting process to Japan which feeds externally filed Japanese 
financial statements 
- Works with internal controls to leads quarterly certification of financial information and 
management representation letters 
- Lead project teams on the adoption of new accounting pronouncements at the divisional 
level 
- Prepares special reports including ad hoc requests by collecting, analysing, and summarizing 
information and trends 
- Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data 
- Responsible for the professional development of the Divisional Accounting team including 
recruiting, coaching, mentoring and providing the appropriate platform for career 
advancement 

Leadership characteristics: 
- A hands-on style and a “whatever it takes” attitude to get things done 
- Strategic thinker, able to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail 
- Strong intellect with an organized analytical approach 
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to work closely with local finance 
teams, operational leaders and corporate headquarters staff 
- A person of high character; is consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values, 
is direct and truthful with strong integrity 
- Excellent leadership and organizational capabilities together with a collaborative style 

 Leadership Skills: This individual should be known as a leader and have proven ability to 
work in cross-functional teams. He/she should have the capability and desire to take on 
broader roles in the Finance organization. Additionally, this individual should understand 
and manage cultural differences inherent in a highly diverse international business, naturally 
building relationships across the organization through collaboration, consensus building and 
interpersonal effectiveness. 
-  Ability to travel as needed 

Minimum Qualifications Required: 
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and leadership experience 
- Bachelor degree in accounting or finance 
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SOX requirements 
- Prior experience in public accounting is preferred; however, a qualification (CPA) is required 
- Experience working with senior financial leaders as well as hands on exposure to the 
business