Job TitleA prestigious financial institution is seeking a bilingual Japanese-speaking Head of Tax and Accounting (SVP level) based in New York, NY.The company has branch offices, affiliates, and subsidiaries in over 20 states across North America. This position is responsible for managing federal and multi-state tax filings, including consolidation. Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Planning and managing consolidated federal income tax filings for U.S.
subsidiariesOverseeing tax operations for affiliated companies across North AmericaCalculating consolidated taxes for subsidiaries in multiple statesSupervising and providing guidance to accounting staff and the VPReviewing tax provision calculationsConducting tax-related legal researchPlanning and advising on potential M&A strategiesRequirements:Minimum of 10 years of experience in multi-state tax return preparationPrior experience as a Big Four corporate tax senior or equivalent is strongly preferredExperience consolidating tax filings for multiple entitiesStrong communication and leadership skillsBilingual proficiency in English and Japanese (reading and writing preferred); business-level Japanese is a plus but not requiredCPA certification is a plus but not requiredBA/BS degree in Accounting or related field is preferredWork Schedule: This is a hybrid position based in Midtown Manhattan, requiring 2–4 days per week in the office and 1–3 days remote.Benefits: Good benefits