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Full time

¥ 20,000,000 Yearly ~ ¥ 27,000,000 Yearly
Base salary, with potential bonus

Japanese: Native
English: Conversation

9am to 6pm

Need someone to lead the establishment of institutional-grade financial infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading the company through the IPO process.

Overview A well-established, growth-stage company in Japan (¥4B+ revenue scale) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy and IPO readiness as it prepares for a Tokyo Stock Exchange listing. With a strong operating foundation and clear expansion roadmap, the business is entering a critical phase where institutional-grade finance, governance, and capital strategy will be essential. This role will sit at the core of executive decision-making, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive both organic growth and strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities IPO Preparation & Execution

• Lead end-to-end IPO readiness for a Tokyo Stock Exchange listing
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including underwriters, auditors, and legal counsel
• Oversee preparation of:
  • Financial statements (J-GAAP / IFRS)
  • Disclosure materials (有価証券報告書, 目論見書)
  • Internal control documentation (J-SOX)
• Define IPO timeline, milestones, and execution governance
• Lead due diligence and investor readiness processes

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Establish and oversee institutional-grade financial reporting frameworks
• Ensure compliance with J-GAAP / IFRS, J-SOX, and TSE requirements
• Oversee monthly/quarterly closing, consolidation, and audits
• Implement robust financial controls and governance structures

FP&A & Performance Management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Build KPI frameworks aligned to business units and group strategy
• Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making
• Drive financial discipline across the organization

Capital Strategy & Investor Support

• Partner with executive leadership on capital allocation and growth strategy
• Support investor communications, financial storytelling, and disclosures
• Participate in investor meetings and roadshows as needed

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee liquidity, capital structure, and funding strategy
• Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements
• Optimize working capital across the group

Tax & Compliance

• Lead tax strategy, compliance, and optimization
• Manage domestic and cross-border tax considerations
• Ensure full regulatory and statutory compliance

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing finance organization (Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury)
• Develop scalable systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure
• Partner with HR on hiring and developing the finance team

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading or playing a key role in an IPO (Japan / TSE strongly preferred)
• Strong expertise in:
  • J-GAAP and/or IFRS
  • J-SOX compliance
  • Financial reporting and audit
• Experience in multi-entity or group company environments
• Prior experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or equivalent senior leadership role

Preferred Experience

• Background in education, services, or multi-site business models
• Experience with M&A, integration, and financial consolidation
• Exposure to growth-stage or PE-backed environments
• Experience engaging with institutional investors, analysts, and boards

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership and team-building capability
• High integrity with a governance-first mindset
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Excellent stakeholder management (Board, auditors, investors)
• Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline

Success Metrics (24–36 Months)

• Successful IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
• Clean audit track record with no major deficiencies
• Fully implemented J-SOX compliant internal controls
• High-quality, investor-grade financial disclosures
• Scalable finance organization supporting continued growth
• Strong partnership with executive leadership on capital strategy

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Role Scope Clarification To ensure clear alignment: This role focuses on:

• Financial integrity and reporting
• IPO execution
• Governance and compliance

This role does not cover:

• M&A origination
• Corporate strategy ownership
• Portfolio management

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Additional Notes

• Candidates must have hands-on IPO execution experience (Japan strongly preferred)
• Ability to independently manage auditors, regulators, and underwriters is critical
• Credibility with external stakeholders is a key success factor