Finance Controller / Accounting Manager

Bokksu Accounting Manager

Bokksu is a venture-backed, trailblazing digital-first brand that delivers Japanese snacks to happy snackers in 100+ countries online and in nearly 10,000 US retail locations. We're proud to partner directly with pop culture brands and centuries-old family snack makers in Japan to introduce their delectable treats to the world.

Our success has been spotlighted on Today Show, WSJ, NY Times, Wirecutter, and the Strategist. Join us and help bring the charm of Japanese snacks to the world!

You Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting function and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations in a growing non-listed company.

You will be responsible for leading the full-cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, overseeing all daily general accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, and expense management), ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements under USGAAP, managing compliance with Japanese corporate tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and all statutory filings, coordinating smoothly with external advisors and tax accountants.

You will work closely with the global accounting team and support budgeting, forecasting, cash management and leading a high-performing accounting team of 3–8 members (in Japan and overseas) in the future.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing (statutory and, if applicable, consolidated)
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements under USGAAP
• Manage day-to-day general accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, expense reimbursement)
• Ensure compliance with Japanese corporate tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and other local regulations
• Prepare and file statutory tax returns and survey forms
• Coordinate smoothly with external tax accountants and advisors
• Drive accounting process improvement and system implementation/enhancements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management in collaboration with FP&A

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with ERP or major accounting software
• Business-level English and native-level Japanese
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Japanese CPA, US CPA, or equivalent certification highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of USGAAP is a big plus
• Big 4 or mid-tier audit firm experience
• Experience in multinational environments or foreign-capital companies in Japan
• Track record of successful system implementation or process improvement projects

Your Benefits

• Visa support available
• Social insurance coverage
• Paid vacation
• Commuting allowance
• Company events (retreats, dinners, happy hours, etc.)
• Monthly Bokksu subscription and unlimited access to Japanese snacks in the office

Bokksu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.