Accounting Manager - Energy & Infrastructure
Finance Manager - Energy & Infrastructure
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Reporting Line: Directly to CEO
Language Requirement: Bilingual (Japanese & English)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing company in the energy and infrastructure sector, backed by strong capital resources and positioned for long-term expansion. The business offers a high level of autonomy, broad responsibility, and the opportunity to directly influence operational and financial processes during a stage of active growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accountant with hands-on expertise in SPC (Special Purpose Company) accounting and a solid understanding of the energy and infrastructure industries. The ideal candidate is capable of working independently, setting up financial processes and systems from the ground up, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO.
This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values ownership, and enjoys being part of a business at a pivotal scaling phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all SPC accounting operations, including bookkeeping, financial statements, reporting packages, cash management, and compliance.
- Oversee accounting activities across the business and establish best‑practice accounting processes, policies, and internal controls.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with Japanese accounting standards; support consolidation processes as needed.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other stakeholders.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for both corporate and SPC entities.
- Lead the setup and optimisation of financial systems, workflows, and internal structures as the organisation grows.
- Work closely with the CEO to provide analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations related to financial performance, investment vehicles, and project structures.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and tax requirements in Japan.
- Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations with a high degree of autonomy.
Requirements
- Native or fluent Japanese with strong business-level English (reading, writing, and communication).
- SPC accounting experience is mandatory, ideally within infrastructure, energy, real estate, or project finance sectors.
- Background in the energy and infrastructure industry (renewables, power generation, asset-backed vehicles, project companies, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Japanese GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and establish operational and accounting systems from scratch.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable working in a small team with high visibility and direct reporting to the CEO.
- Experience in a start-up, newly established entity, or rapid-growth environment is highly valued.
What We Offer
- High-autonomy role working directly with the CEO.
- Opportunity to build and shape the accounting structure of a growing business.
- Exposure to cutting‑edge energy and infrastructure investment projects.
- Strong capital backing and long-term career development potential.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience.
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