Introduction

Our business is expanding quickly, and we are scaling the finance function accordingly.

Currently, we are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant who can own the monthly close, support audit/tax compliance, and help build the foundational processes required for a high-growth startup environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys "building while running" — executing with precision while continuously improving workflows.

About Edgecortix
EdgeCortix is a fast-growing deep-tech startup building next-generation AI inference acceleration platforms. We develop both hardware and software to enable high-performance, energy-efficient AI at the edge.

As we scale rapidly, we are strengthening our finance and accounting operations in Japan to support sustainable growth and global expansion.

Role & Responsibilities
You will drive accurate and timely financial reporting for all entities and help establish scalable accounting / management reporting processes.

In a fast-paced startup setting, success means delivering both speed and accuracy, proactively identifying gaps, and implementing practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Depending on your experience, you will own and support the following areas:

Financial Accounting / Closing

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process for all entities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and closing schedules
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations (AP/expenses/payments/cash activities as needed)
• Improve efficiency and shorten close timelines through process design and standardization

Budgeting / Forecasting / Financial Modeling

• Support annual budget planning and rolling forecasts
• Create and maintain financial models (P&L / cash forecast / headcount planning, etc.)
• Provide insights and structured reporting to support management decision-making

Cost Accounting / Operational Finance Foundation

• Help establish basic cost accounting processes and cost allocation logic
• Build finance "infrastructure" (templates, SOPs, workflow rules) suited for a scaling startup

Audit Support

• Support external audits: prepare schedules, evidence, and respond to audit inquiries
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to resolve issues efficiently

Tax Compliance Support

• Support tax compliance processes in collaboration with external tax advisors

Prepare required documentation/data for corporate tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, etc.

What Makes This Role Unique

• High ownership and autonomy — not a "maintenance" role, but a build-and-scale role
• Exposure across accounting + management reporting + process building
• Work closely with leadership in a mission-driven, international startup environment
• Opportunity to shape the finance function structure and create scalable foundations

Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)

• 5+ years of accounting experience in Japan (or equivalent)
• Solid experience owning monthly closing as the main person in charge
• Experience supporting audits (preparing documents, responding to questions, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, financial analysis)
• Business-level English communication skills (both written and verbal) to collaborate with global stakeholders (U.S. / India teams, auditors, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Startup / high-growth company experience
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling experience
• Cost accounting experience (especially related to hardware/manufacturing)
• Building and maintaining scalable finance processes and documentation
• Experience working in an international / cross-border environment (subsidiary reporting, consolidation, etc.)
• Experience in the semiconductor industry (or related deep-tech / hardware industry)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Self-starter with strong ownership — you proactively identify what needs to be done and move things forward
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast change; able to prioritize and execute efficiently
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong communicator who can work cross-functionally and with external partners

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive paid time off / vacations.
• Flex work time and ability to work fully remotely.
• Be part of a high-growth and unique global AI focused company.