Overview
A diversified media, entertainment, and retail conglomerate is seeking a Finance Director to lead and oversee finance and accounting operations across multiple business units in North America. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, accounting oversight, budgeting, strategic planning, and internal control management.
The Finance Director will work closely with executive leadership and global headquarters to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and alignment with corporate financial objectives.
Description
A diversified media, entertainment, and retail conglomerate is seeking a Finance Director to lead and oversee finance and accounting operations across multiple business units in North America. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, accounting oversight, budgeting, strategic planning, and internal control management.
The Finance Director will work closely with executive leadership and global headquarters to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and alignment with corporate financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all finance and accounting operations across multiple business entities within the organization.
Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and management narratives.
Manage full accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, expense reporting, cost accounting, accruals, settlements, inventory reconciliation, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
Prepare consolidated financial reports and packages for executive leadership, external auditors, and global headquarters.
Ensure financial statements and transactions are prepared in compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and mid-term financial plans while providing financial insights to support business strategy.
Oversee retail finance operations including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, margin analysis, vendor accounting, logistics accounting, and sales reporting across retail and e-commerce channels.
Design and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
Manage tax compliance including quarterly and annual filings and regulatory reporting requirements.
Review general ledger activities, intercompany transactions, and reconciliation processes.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies across finance and accounting processes.
Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
Finance Director(財務ディレクター)
勤務地:ニューヨーク
メディア・エンターテインメント・リテール事業を展開するグローバル企業にて、北米事業の財務・会計業務を統括するFinance Directorを募集しています。月次・四半期・年次決算、財務レポーティング、予算策定、財務分析、内部統制の構築などを担当いただきます。経営陣および海外本社と連携し、事業成長を支える重要なポジションです。
応募資格
・会計 / 財務分野で8年以上の経験
・US GAAP または IFRS の知識
・ERPシステムおよびExcel上級スキル
・日本語能力歓迎
主な職務内容
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北米事業における財務・会計業務全般の統括
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単体および連結財務レポートの作成・レビュー(分析・コメント含む)
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売掛金、買掛金、キャッシュ管理、経費精算、原価計算、在庫管理、仕訳、銀行照合など会計業務全般の管理
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月次・四半期・年次決算の統括
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経営陣、外部監査法人、海外本社向け財務報告資料の作成
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財務諸表が 米国会計基準(US GAAP) 等に準拠していることの確認
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年次予算策定、予測、事業計画の作成および経営陣への財務アドバイス
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リテール事業に関する財務管理(在庫評価、売上原価、利益率分析、物流・仕入会計、EC売上分析など)
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会計ポリシー、内部統制、業務プロセスの設計および改善
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税務申告およびコンプライアンス対応の管理
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総勘定元帳、勘定照合、インターカンパニー取引のレビュー
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財務業務プロセスの改善および効率化
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経営戦略を支援する財務モデルおよび分析の作成
応募資格
会社概要
当社クライアントは、メディア、エンターテインメント、出版、リテール事業を展開する国際的な企業グループです。
デジタルメディア、出版事業、コンテンツビジネス、関連商品などを通じて、世界中の顧客にサービスを提供しています。北米事業の拠点はニューヨークにあります。
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred
CPA or equivalent certification preferred
8+ years of accounting and finance experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis
Experience working in media, publishing, entertainment, consumer products, or retail industries is a plus
Experience with ERP systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar platforms)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a multinational corporate environment
Japanese language proficiency preferred
About the Company
Our client is a diversified international conglomerate operating across media, entertainment, publishing, and retail sectors. The company focuses on delivering content, products, and services to global audiences through a variety of platforms including digital media, publishing, and consumer merchandise. The North American operations are headquartered in New York City.