Client Accounting Services Manager - Japanese

Overview

This role is a permanent, full-time position based in California with a remote working style and occasional client visits. The Client Accounting Services Manager provides accounting leadership and strategic advisory support to small-to-medium-sized businesses and multinational subsidiaries.

Salary is DOE ($90–100K per year) plus full benefits. Required languages: English & Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, managing key relationships and overseeing service delivery
• Provide strategic accounting and financial guidance to support client decision-making
• Lead and oversee comprehensive accounting operations, including:
  • General ledger management
  • Monthly/quarterly/year-end closing processes
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Cross-border consolidation support
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting
• Oversee and review corporate tax provisions, estimated tax payments, and federal/state tax filings
• Coordinate with internal and external tax specialists to ensure compliance and deliver proactive tax-related guidance
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals (junior and senior staff)
  • Allocate workload, review deliverables, and provide performance feedback
  • Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve clients’ accounting operations and financial reporting processes
  • Strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency
  • Recommend and implement scalable solutions aligned with client business objectives
• Manage multiple client engagements to ensure high-quality service delivery
  • Ensure effective resource allocation, adherence to deadlines, and overall client satisfaction
  • Support client retention, relationship expansion, and business development initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 6–10 years of progressive experience in accounting, tax compliance, and related business advisory or administrative services, preferably within a public accounting or professional services firm
• Proven ability to lead and supervise accounting teams
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships
• Strong hands-on experience providing a broad range of accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and day-to-day business support services directly to clients

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: DOE ($90–100K per year)
• Full benefits

Location

• California
• Remote with occasional client visits

Languages

• English & Japanese