General Affairs and Accounting Manager - Fashion Industry

Job Title:

General Affairs & Accounting Manager Industry:

Consumer Goods /

E-Commerce Location:

New York City (Hybrid) About the Role A growing Japanese startup is seeking a versatile Accounting Manager to join during an exciting early-stage phase. This role offers a unique opportunity to go beyond traditional accounting and play a key role in building the organization's foundation, with exposure to general affairs and cross-functional operations. We are looking for a hands-on, adaptable professional who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations Establish accounting work-flow including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliations by collaborating with finance BPO and Finance team of Tokyo HQ Manage month-end and year-end close processes; prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement) for review by Tokyo HQ and consolidated financial closing. Oversee US payroll processing in coordination with PEO provider; ensure accurate withholding, benefits deductions, and compliance with federal, New York State, and NYC regulations Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions; implement and enforce internal controls appropriate for a growing startup Manage accounts payable: vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment scheduling, and expense report approvals Monitor daily cash position and support cash flow forecasting Compliance & Tax Coordinate US federal and state income tax filings with external CPA firm and Finance team of Tokyo Manage sales tax registration, collection, and remittance across all US states where nexus is established (e-commerce) Systems & Process Own and administer accounting software (QuickBooks Online); evaluate and implement upgrades as the business scales Integrate accounting systems with Shopify (e-commerce revenue reconciliation), POS (retail), and payroll (PEO) Establish SOPs for all core accounting processes; document and train future staff as the team grows Partner with the PEO provider on benefits administration, annual enrollment, and employee changes General Affairs Manage legal documents, ensuring compliance with internal policies Design and manage employee benefit programs

Qualifications:

6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a high-growth consumer products company. Proven ability to manage a full P&L and a track record of driving operational improvements. High proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel modeling. Experience with financial reporting and consolidation is required. Experience working in a startup or early-stage environment is highly preferred Business-level English required; Japanese language skills are highly preferred but not mandatory Experience working with Japanese companies or global teams is a plus, but not required