Client Accounting Services Manager - Japanese

Job Title: Client Accounting Services Manager • Working Location: California • Working style: Remote (Occasional client visits) • Employment Type: Permanent/Full-time • Salary: DOE (90-100K per yr.) + Full Benefits • Language: English & Japanese ▶︎ What will you do: Client Relationship & Strategic Advisory: Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for small-to-medium-sized businesses and multinational subsidiaries, managing key client relationships, overseeing service delivery, and providing strategic accounting and financial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee comprehensive accounting operations, including general ledger management, monthly/quarterly/year-end closing processes, financial statement preparation, and cross-border consolidation support.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial reporting.
• Oversee and review corporate tax provisions, estimated tax payments, and federal/state tax filings, coordinating with internal and external tax specialists to ensure compliance and provide proactive tax-related guidance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams of accounting professionals, including junior and senior staff.
• Oversee workload allocation, review deliverables, provide performance feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• Identify and lead opportunities to enhance clients' accounting operations, financial reporting processes, internal controls, and overall operational efficiency.
• Provide recommendations and implement scalable solutions aligned with clients' business objectives.
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality service delivery, effective resource allocation, adherence to deadlines, and overall client satisfaction.
• Contribute to client retention, relationship expansion, and business development initiatives. ▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills: Years of Experience: Minimum of 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.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and supervise accounting teams, manage multiple client engagements, oversee deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Strong hands-on experience providing a broad range of accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and day-to-day business support services directly to clients.