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About the Role
The Senior Accounting Manager – Deputy Controller acts as the second-in-command in the Japan Controllership organization, partnering with the Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and governance. This role ensures the integrity of financial statements, maintains compliance with U.S. GAAP and J-GAAP, and leads accounting operations. The Deputy Controller provides leadership, drives process improvements, supports business transformation, and acts on behalf of the Controller when delegated. A strong technical accounting background, exceptional leadership, and collaboration skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Support the Controller in leading all accounting and financial reporting activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, account analyses, and financial reporting packages.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Stryker accounting policies, and J-GAAP requirements, as well as local tax laws.
- Assist in preparation and review of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
- Maintain a strong control environment and ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements.
- Monitor the effectiveness of accounting policies and procedures.
- Lead remediation of audit findings and control deficiencies.
- Support internal and external audits and coordinate responses with auditors.
- Ensure compliance with local tax, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
- Oversee general ledger, fixed assets, intercompany, accruals, inventory accounting, and other core accounting processes.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of accounting operations.
- Partner with Shared Services to improve service delivery, quality, and efficiency.
- Ensure effective management of accounting risks and balance sheet integrity.
- Serve as a key finance partner to Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Corporate Finance leadership.
- Provide accounting guidance on new business initiatives, contracts, restructuring activities, and strategic projects.
- Evaluate accounting implications of complex transactions and business decisions.
- Support finance transformation programs and process improvement projects.
- Build organizational capability and succession plans within the controllership function.
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Act as deputy for the Controller and assume leadership responsibilities in the Controller's absence.
- Support ERP enhancements, system implementations, and process transformation initiatives.
- Drive automation and digitalization of accounting and reporting processes.
- Improve reporting quality, close-cycle efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
- Participate in regional and global finance projects.
- Supervise 1-2 members in Accounting team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA, Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, preferably in multi-national companies.
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting regulations.
- Experience managing accounting teams and developing finance talent.
- Deep understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and governance frameworks.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
Skills
- U.S. GAAP
- J-GAAP
- IFRS
- SOX compliance
- Internal controls
- Financial reporting
- Accounting operations
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Business partnership
- ERP systems
- Automation
- Digitalization
- English communication
- Japanese communication
Location
- Hybrid
- Onsite
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification
About the Company
- Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies, providing innovative products and services that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.