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&lt;p&gt;Moon is hiring a &lt;strong&gt;Director of Finance and Accounting&lt;/strong&gt;, who will be responsible for leading the Finance function for Moon Creative Lab at both our Palo Alto, California and Tokyo, Japan studios. The Director of Finance and Accounting will oversee core accounting, tax, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. We are looking for a hands-on, roll up your sleeves type of professional who thrives in a global environment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this position, we are looking for someone who can leverage their experience, skills, and mindset to help build scalable financial processes that support the growth of our businesses. You will work across multiple teams to achieve our ambitious agenda. Although you are based in Moon’s Tokyo studio, you will liaise with not only our Japanese vendors, Mitsui colleagues, and Moon project teams but also our contacts based in the US and other countries.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What You’ll Do at Moon&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leading Accounting and Tax Operations&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will lead financial planning, accounting, and tax operations for Moon (PA and Tokyo Studio) and Moon Creative Ventures.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treasury Management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will direct treasury functions to optimize cash flow, expense, investment, and financial performance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Financial Planning &amp;amp; Analysis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to inform decision-making and strategic initiatives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Board &amp;amp; Parent Company Reporting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will manage the financial reporting to the Moon Board and Mitsui, the parent company, delivering updates and insights on company performance and projections&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Regulatory &amp;amp; Compliance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will ensure accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and uphold strong internal controls and audit processes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Audit Management &amp;amp; Compliance&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsible for upholding robust internal controls and audit processes, as well as managing and responding to audit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finance Team Leadership&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will lead and develop the members of the Finance Team, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with Moon’s Core Values.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Risk Management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will identify and manage financial risks to protect Moon’s assets, mitigate exposure, and support long-term resilience.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Must-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience with CPA preferred&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or financial control positions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards and compliance requirements&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong understanding of JGAAP and IFRS&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Comfort and familiarity with accounting software such as Freee and Quickbooks, as well as expense software such as Expensify&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to take ownership of tasks and be a self-starter in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in Japanese&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Nice-to-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Business level English, verbal and written skills&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPA certification (either in US or Japan)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience in working in multicultural teams&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Sounds Fun, Right?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;/p&gt;

Finance

港区, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Tokyo Studio

Director of Finance and Accounting (Tokyo)

&lt;p&gt;While we may not have an immediate opening, we are always interested in connecting with talented and impact-driven professionals who would like to collaborate with us on our future projects.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Potential roles may include Design Researcher, UX Researcher, AI Engineer/Architect, Project Manager, and other functions as future opportunities arise.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Should an opportunity become available that aligns with your skills and experience, we will reach out!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Who We Are&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is a global venture studio that empowers the creation of new businesses for Mitsui. Moon’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and corporations unleash their creativity and transform bold ideas into ventures that will have an exponential impact on the world. By bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product, and more, we help bring new ventures from zero to launch. For more information, visit &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mooncreativelab.com&quot;&gt;www.mooncreativelab.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Minimum Requirements for Future Opportunities&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;At least 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Native level English required; bilingual English-Japanese is a big plus&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse and inclusive environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proactive, entrepreneurial thinker comfortable with fast-paced change and new challenges&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Possess appropriate work authorization for the location and ability to work in an in-office environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Sounds Fun, Right?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;/p&gt;

Other

Palo Alto, California, United States

Palo Alto Studio

Interested in Future Contract Opportunities at Moon? (Contract, Palo Alto)

&lt;p&gt;While we may not have an immediate opening, we are always interested in connecting with talented and impact-driven professionals who would like to collaborate with us on our future projects.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Potential roles may include Design Researcher, UX Researcher, AI Engineer/Architect, Project Manager, and other functions as future opportunities arise.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Should an opportunity become available that aligns with your skills and experience, we will reach out!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Who We Are&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is a global venture studio that empowers the creation of new businesses for Mitsui. Moon’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and corporations unleash their creativity and transform bold ideas into ventures that will have an exponential impact on the world. By bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product, and more, we help bring new ventures from zero to launch. For more information, visit &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mooncreativelab.com&quot;&gt;www.mooncreativelab.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Minimum Requirements for Future Opportunities&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;At least 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Native level Japanese required; bilingual Japanese-English is a big plus&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse and inclusive environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proactive, entrepreneurial thinker comfortable with fast-paced change and new challenges&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Possess appropriate work authorization for the location and ability to work in an in-office environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Sounds Fun, Right?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;/p&gt;

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