Audit Manager - Japanese bilingual

Audit Manager – Japanese Corporate Services

Location: Torrance, CA | Hybrid (up to 2 remote days per week)

Remote Option: May be considered for candidates able to travel regularly

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110,000–$160,000 base, negotiable depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus

Position Overview

A well-established professional services firm specializing in supporting Japanese companies and their U.S. subsidiaries is seeking an experienced Audit Manager.

The firm provides financial audits, internal-control assessments, accounting outsourcing, advisory services, tax compliance, and operational audits. The Audit Manager will lead multiple client engagements while maintaining audit quality, developing team members, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise, team leadership, and strategic client advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial audit engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, fieldwork, workpaper review, and report preparation.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff and senior-level professionals.
• Manage multiple engagements, workloads, project schedules, and deadlines.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide practical recommendations for process and control improvements.
• Identify additional opportunities to support clients through accounting, audit, and advisory services.
• Evaluate internal controls, including J-SOX-related requirements, and recommend improvements.
• Advise clients on U.S. GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, process improvements, and accelerated monthly or annual closings.
• Manage and review outsourced accounting functions, including bookkeeping, monthly closing, and payroll.
• Monitor engagement profitability, resource allocation, invoicing, and collections.
• Support M&A advisory projects, including post-merger integration and financial due diligence, when applicable.
• Contribute to team development, operational improvement, and the firm’s overall growth and profitability.

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. CPA or Japan CPA license.
• At least five years of audit experience, including a minimum of one year in a supervisory, review, or managerial capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with J-GAAP or IFRS is also valued.
• Business-level English, including the ability to review financial statements and audit reports and participate in client meetings.
• Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Strong client-service, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience with a Big Four or mid-tier accounting firm.
• Experience supporting Japanese companies, overseas subsidiaries, or multinational clients.
• Japanese-language ability is highly preferred.
• Experience with bookkeeping, payroll, monthly closing, or outsourced accounting services.
• Experience with internal-control evaluations or J-SOX implementation.
• Financial due diligence, post-merger integration, or other M&A advisory experience.
• Experience preparing client reports and analyzing financial data.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week.
• Flexible work arrangement may be considered for candidates able to travel to client sites and the Torrance office as needed.
• Flexible working-hours system.
• Five-day workweek, public holidays, year-end holidays, and paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Support for continuing professional education and CPA license-renewal expenses.