Finance & Investment Operations Manager / Assistant Manager

Finance & Investment Operations Manager / Assistant Manager

Japanese bilingual Finance & Investment Operations Manager — Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Overview

A unique hybrid role that blends finance operations , investment project management , and corporate treasury oversight for a global investment platform. This position serves as a key connector between HQ in Japan , U.S. fund administrators, and external partners, ensuring smooth execution of investment, fund, and corporate financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Project Management & Financial Operations

• Lead end-to-end investment project execution with HQ and external partners.
• Design and manage investment schemes; oversee securities settlements and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports, fund business plans, and cash flow analyses.
• Coordinate fund finance operations such as capital calls, fee payments, and reporting packages.
• Act as the primary finance liaison between HQ and U.S. entities.
• Support high‑quality and timely reporting to global stakeholders.

2. Corporate Treasury Operations

• Oversee daily treasury functions: payments, cash positioning, fund transfers.
• Monitor and forecast liquidity for operations and investments.
• Maintain and reconcile corporate bank accounts; handle account openings and documentation.
• Coordinate securities/investment settlements with HQ or partners.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve treasury workflows.
• Support month‑end/year‑end close for cash, investments, and debt.

3. Fund Operations Support

• Assist with quarterly investment updates and overseas reporting to HQ.
• Manage organization of key investment materials (approvals, contracts, reports).
• Serve as the information bridge across HQ and multiple U.S. fund entities.

4. Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Coordinate board resolutions, license renewals, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain corporate documents, internal rules, and approval records.
• Ensure seamless handover of tasks to General Affairs, where applicable.

Desired Mindset

• Ownership: Drives projects independently from start to finish.
• Adaptability: Embraces new challenges with a growth mindset.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across regions and teams.
• Integrity: Ensures accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA/CFA/fund ops experience a plus).
• 5+ years in finance operations, fund management, or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, cross‑border finance, security transactions, and fund structures (GP/LP).
• Business‑level English and Japanese.
• Strong analytical skills; Excel proficiency; QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Excellent organization/project‑management capabilities; able to handle multiple priorities.
• Willingness to collaborate across time zones.

Ideal for candidates seeking to advance in finance , investment operations , or global fund management . Offers substantial exposure to senior leadership and the U.S.–Japan investment ecosystem.

• Full‑time, exempt role
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Paid vacation
• Hybrid work environment

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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