Audit Manager - Japanese bilingual

Overview The hiring firm primarily supports Japanese corporations, focusing on their U.S. subsidiaries and global expansion. They provide a broad array of services including: Financial and internal control audits Accounting outsourcing Advisory services Tax compliance Operational audits The Audit Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for: Overseeing financial audits Managing accounting operations (e.g., bookkeeping, payroll) Driving accounting advisory initiatives This position requires not only technical excellence but also leadership to: Maintain audit quality Foster team development Streamline operations Enhance the firm's overall profitability The role also demands strategic thinking to offer solutions that support client growth across diverse industries. ️ Key Responsibilities Lead and execute financial audits including: Planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, workpaper and report preparation Supervise and evaluate staff/senior staff; manage workload and project timelines Maintain regular communication with clients; provide improvement proposals and uncover additional service needs Evaluate internal controls (e.g., J-SOX compliance) and provide recommendations Offer advisory services on

IFRS, US GAAP

(e.g., process enhancement, quicker closings) Manage/review bookkeeping and payroll processes Oversee engagement profitability, resource planning, invoicing, and collections

Optional:

Contribute to M&A advisory (PMI, financial due diligence)  Required Qualifications CPA license (USCPA or Japan CPA) 5+ years of audit experience (minimum 1 year in review/managerial capacity) Hands-on experience with US GAAP (J-GAAP or IFRS also welcomed) Business-level English (able to review English financial statements and audit reports, attend meetings) Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint Experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) Strong project management skills across multiple engagements  Preferred Qualifications Previous managerial role in Big 4 or mid-tier firms Experience in bookkeeping, monthly closing support, or payroll processing Experience supporting audits/accounting for overseas subsidiaries of Japanese companies Experience supporting internal control evaluations or J-SOX implementation Hands-on experience preparing client reports and analyzing data for financial due diligence 

Work Conditions Employment Type :

Full-time Location :

Torrance, CA (up to 2 days/week remote work) may consider remote if you can do business trip

Work Hours :

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (flex time system available)

Annual Salary :

TBD based on experience and capability, with performance-based bonus

Holidays & Leave :

5-day work week, public holidays, year-end/new year holidays, paid leave

Benefits :

Full social insurance, CPE and license renewal expense support

Base :

$110-160K