Lead Accountant

 WeWork とは

2010年に米・ニューヨークで創業した WeWork は、世界37か国・600拠点以上、国内約40拠点でフレキシブルオフィスを展開しています。(2024年1月時点)

WeWork Japanは、2018年2月に国内初となる拠点を東京で開設。創造性や生産性が高まる空間デザインを用いたワークスペースにおいて、月単位での契約、1名から数百名規模の拡大・縮小や、国内30拠点以上の横断的な利用が可能なプロダクトや、柔軟なオフィスソリューションを提供しています。

また、スタートアップから大企業、自治体やNPO団体など、多種多様なメンバーが入居する WeWork では、業界業種や企業の壁を越えたコミュニティが形成され、ビジネスにおけるコラボレーションを多く創出してきました。

WeWork Japanは、今後も新時代の多様な働き方を支援し、イノベーションやコラボレーションを促進する新しいオフィスの価値を提案してまいります。

Department: Finance
Job Level: Level 3 Lead Accountant
Report to: Manager, Accounting

About the role:

WeWork Japan is looking for a Lead Accountant who will be responsible for a multitude of deliverables in accounting operations. The Japan Accounting team works cross-functionality with Global Business Service, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and other non-finance departments across global WeWork networks.  For this reason, the Lead Accountant is expected to be both a true team player and an independent performer.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day operations and month end close, including journal entry preparation, performing analytics, reporting, and reconciliationsResearch and advise on various accounting topics and transactions as they arise
• Provide support to the SOX/internal control team to develop and maintain control procedures and related documentation
• Support global and regional interim and year-end financial statement audits
• Support global and regional tax requirements from an accounting perspective (i.e. statutory financial compilation)
• Take part and contribute to developing, expanding, and improving financial reporting procedures for various financial schedules
• Participate in and contribute to projects and initiatives with other members of the Accounting, Tax, Financial Systems, and Global Business Service teams
• Proactively reach out to key stakeholders in the global WeWork networks and drive effective communications to deliver results while seeking necessary support from the team

Key Characteristics & Experience:

• 3 to 5 years progressive work experience in accounting
• Detail-oriented and self-sufficient
• Self-learner and self-starter with minimum support
• Fast executor with mobility
• Strong ownership and willingness to go beyond the current scope of assignment
• Ability to dive deep and connect multiple problems to identify a common solution
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work under uncertainty and in an unorganized environment (i.e. no SOP, no system, no policy)
• Ability to effectively and concisely communicate her or his subject matters to both finance and non-finance counterparties
• Ability to involve key stakeholders and facilitate an organized effort to deliver
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of JGAAP/IFRS
• Native level in Japanese and business level in English
• Nissho Bookkeeping Certification, Level 2 or an equivalent qualification

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet, and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics),military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.