Finance Manager

• Lead and oversee all finance and accounting operations for Kadokawa World Entertainment, Anime News Network, and Kadokawa Retail Ventures.
• Produce and review standalone and consolidated financial reporting packages, including narratives and variance analysis.
• Direct and oversee all accounting operations to include but not limited to A/R, A/P, Cash, T&E, cost accounting, accruals, settlements, inventory reconciliations, journal entries, bank reconciliations, financials, royalties, etc.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process for all entities.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual consolidation and reporting packages for internal and external auditors and Group HQ in Japan.
• Ensure all transactions and financial statements are prepared accurately and in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Draft and prepare annual budgets, reforecasting, mid‑term financial planning, and flash forecasts, and advise business management to support fiscal goals.
• Oversee retail finance activities, including inventory valuation and reserves, cost of goods sold, margin analysis, vendor and logistics accounting, and store and e‑commerce sales reporting.
• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across all entities.
• Oversee tax compliance, including quarterly and year‑end filings and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and review of general ledger entries, account and intercompany reconciliations, and month‑end accounting activities.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes across various teams and service providers to drive efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Exercise confidentiality and use this information only for the purpose of achieving the tasks above on a need‑to‑know basis.

• BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred and/or CPA preferred.
• 8 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Fluent in Japanese preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, cost accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS).
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamic GP or major ERP system preferred.
• Excellent analytical and organization skills, strong attention to details.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Excel.

KADOKAWA World Entertainment, Inc. directs the English‑language strategies of KADOKAWA Corporation’s North American holdings, which include Yen Press, M-12 Media, and Anime News Network. Dedicated to expanding the volume and accessibility of KADOKAWA’s IP to English‑speaking audiences, the group focuses on print and digital publishing, news, and merchandise. The company is based in New York City.