A family business for the past 90 years, the Swiss company Vitra collaborates with leading designers to develop innovative products and concepts for contemporary home and office environments. Joining a portfolio of furniture classics by Jean Prouvé, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Verner Panton, these products are used worldwide by architects, companies, the public sector and private individuals to build inspirational spaces for living and working.

Accounting Manager Finance f/m/d

Country/Region: JP

City: Tokyo

Work-Type: On-Site

Level of Employment: 100%

Duration: permanent

Required Travel: 0%

Company: Vitra Co., Ltd.

Our common goal

We are seeking a highly skilled and process-driven Accounting Manager with strong experience in

SAP and a passion for operational excellence. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the

accounting team, optimizing financial workflows, and driving strategic improvements. Experience in

B2C environments is a plus.

What you can expect

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes using SAP ERP as well as Tax filing support
• In charge of the Audit process
• Liquidity Planning/management
• Intercompany process and support direct retail business
• Support Budget preparation
• Design and implement process improvement across financial operations, with a focus on efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and marketing teams to support business growth
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture and preparing future leaders

How you can convince

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience as a lead, including SAP ERP usage
• Proven track record in process optimization and operational excellence
• Experience in B2C industries (e.g., retail, e-commerce, consumer goods) is a plus
• Leadership skills with experience in people management and team development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Business level in English

Enjoy working at Vitra

• We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy
• Office design is our specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
• We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs

Job conditions

• Working Hours: 10:00–18: hours actual work / 1-hour break)
• Days Off: Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and national holidays
• Leave:
• Annual paid leave
• Summer vacation 3 days per year
• Year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 30 – Jan 3)
• Special leave for weddings/funerals
• Childcare leave

• Family care leave

• Benefits:

• Transportation expenses provided (with an upper limit)
• Full social insurance coverage
• Remote work (2–3 days per week)
• Retirement allowance system

• Employee discounts

• Salary:
  
  Negotiable depending on experience and achievements

• Salary Increase:
  
  Once per year (based on performance evaluation), with incentive system available

Do you still have doubts?

You do not bring all the qualifications listed?

Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved.

So, apply anyway and show us why you are the right person for this position.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability.

Please note that we cannot accept applications via E-mail but kindly ask you to send it via our job portal. If you have any questions, Chie Hazard, , will be happy to support.