About this role
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Close
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the Japan entity including general ledger, AP and ARPrepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with US-GAAP and J-GAAPPerform balance sheet reconciliationManage intercompany accounting, including recording of transactions, reconciliations, and settlements with foreign related entities Reporting
Review all reporting requirement to HQ including forecast of balance sheet accounts, fixed assets rollforward Treasury
Oversee treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, currency conversion, overseas payment and foreign exchange transactions through close working with corporate treasury teamManage banking relationships and bank account administration, including payments of employee expenses, vendor and payroll paymentReview employee expense reports and review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies Payroll
Oversee payroll-related accounting and ensure accurate, compliant processing in coordination with HR and external service providersManage external payroll service providerManage accounting entries for retirement pension both in DB and DC plan through co-working with external service providerOversee payment process of Tax
Collaboration with local tax manager for preparation of consumption tax filing package, corporate income tax filing package.Oversee customs clearing process and keep close communication channel with Yokohama customs officeCo-work with local tax manager for preparation of hard closing and statutory financial statements Compliance
Ensure compliance with corporate and local policies, accounting standards, and applicable local statutory regulationsSupport internal audit team for SOX compliance and internal audit procedureLead entire external audit procedure with team and head office Operations & Systems
Drive improvement of process and systemsManage, mentor, and develop accounting team through people management process Requirements
Experience
+15 years of hands-on experience in finance and accounting areaPractical expertise across financial close and reporting, with proven management experienceExperience working in a multinational companyProven people management experience, including leading and developing accounting team Hard Skills
Hands-on experience with US-GAAP and J-GAAP close and reporting is requiredHands-on experience with intercompany accounting and transfer pricingHands-on experience with treasury and bank management (cash management as inbound and outbound, banking relationships, and FX transactions)Hands-on experience with full scope of payroll operations including managing external service providerHands-on experience with SAP, system implementation and migration, finance transformation, system roll out projectsStrong analytical skills and understanding of policy compliance, with a track record of ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements Languages & Soft Skills
Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English is required for communication with HQ and local stakeholdersProven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a multinational organization, working across diverse functions, time zones, and both local and HQ stakeholdersA collaborative team player with excellent communication skills We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.