• Carson or Fullerton, California
• Transportation/ Logistics
• $80K - 100K DOE
• Full Time regular employee
•  Monday - Friday; 8 hours a day

Job Description

Position
Bilingual Office Manager

Summary
A leading Japanese company is seeking an experienced and bilingual Office Manager to oversee the Accounting, HR/Admin, and IT departments, with a strong focus on accounting operations. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage employees, ensure compliance with financial and operational standards, and collaborate closely with their parent company to align with their policies and expectations. Must be fluent in English and Japanese.

Essential Duties (Unofficial)

Accounting Leadership (Primary Focus):

• Manage and oversee all accounting operations, including financial statements, balance sheets, J-SOX compliance, and adherence to US GAAP standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial documents.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and the parent company to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Department Oversight:

• Lead and manage the Accounting, HR/Admin, and IT departments (total of about 10 team members).
• Foster a collaborative environment across teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide mentorship and performance management for department staff.

Collaboration with Parent Company:

• Maintain regular communication with the parent company to ensure alignment with their policies, standards, and reporting requirements.
• Implement and enforce compliance with corporate guidelines and procedures.

Human Resources & Administration:

• Support HR activities, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with California state and federal labor laws.
• Oversee general office administration and operational policies.

IT Coordination:

• Supervise IT functions to ensure smooth operation of technical infrastructure.
• Leverage knowledge in IT management to implement improvements and address operational challenges.

Cross-Functional Management:

• Exhibit flexibility to manage tasks beyond the defined job scope.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to drive organizational initiatives and ensure alignment with company objectives.

Working Hours, Working style
Monday - Friday; 8 hours a day

Woking Location
Carson or Fullerton, CA (TBD)

Salary/Benefit
$80K - 100K DOE

Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, major US Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with expertise in financial statements, J-SOX compliance, US GAAP, and balance sheet management.
• 3+ years of proven leadership experience managing teams of 5+ employees across multiple functions.
• Fluency in English and Japanese (both written and spoken).
• Basic understanding and experience in HR, particularly California and federal labor laws.
• Knowledge of IT management is a big plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with or reporting to a parent company is highly desirable.

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