Accountant | CASETiFY Japan

・Position: Accountant
・Location: Tokyo, Japan
・Department: Finance
・Reporting Line: Finance Manager

Position Overview

CASETiFY is one of the leading global lifestyle brands to offer customizable tech accessories. We're industry leaders when it comes to trend forecasting and protecting what matters most; the community platform for creativity and self-expression. 

CASETiFY Japan is seeking an Accountant to support accounting and financial operations and ensure efficient internal processes.

This role reports directly to the Finance Manager and is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, monthly and year-end closing, and financial reporting activities. The position also involves collaboration with global teams, providing opportunities to work in an international environment and gain exposure to cross-border finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly & Year-End Closing

• Prepare invoices, bills, and journal entries in the ERP system for financial closing
• Support monthly and year-end closing processes
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintain fixed asset records and other balance sheet items
• Prepare raw data for store P&L updates
• Reconcile intercompany transactions
• Support Finance Manager in improving inventory-related processes

Financial & Non-Financial Reporting

• Support data compilation for financial reporting submissions
• Assist in preparing non-financial reports required by global teams

Tax Filing Support

• Prepare fixed asset listings in coordination with retail and back-office teams
• Support documentation required for annual tax filings

Budgeting Support

• Assist in budget preparation and analysis processes led by the Finance Manager

Other Responsibilities

• Handle ad hoc tasks related to finance and accounting as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• More than 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or taxation
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
  (English reading and writing skills are essential)

Why Join CASETiFY

As part of the Finance team in Japan, you will support the financial operations of a growing business.

Working directly with the Finance Manager, you will gain hands-on experience across core accounting functions, while collaborating with global teams in a cross-border environment.
In a dynamic and diverse organization, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise while taking on new challenges.

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• As the Retail Director for Japan, you will serve as the primary strategic architect for our brand’s commercial evolution and physical footprint. Reporting to the Head of Japan, you will move beyond operational oversight to lead a comprehensive retail transformation, aligning high-level business strategy with aggressive market expansion goals. You will be responsible for engineering a scalable, high-performance ecosystem—from designing the frameworks and "0-to-1" strategies for new flagship locations to optimizing the P&L through sophisticated, data-backed operational SOPs. As a vital link to our Global HQ, you will translate global brand vision into local market dominance, ensuring that every strategic move is met with operational readiness and commercial excellence. We are seeking a visionary "business owner" who identifies market gaps before they appear, drives efficiency through innovation, and possesses the strategic depth to tell us where the market is going, rather than simply responding to where it is today.

People Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop retail team, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent strategy, including recruitment, onboarding, career progression, and succession planning.
• Cultivate a values-driven culture that is psychologically safe and team-empowering, where people feel heard and valued.
• Own retail performance management, including setting KPIs for store leaders, managing incentive programs, and ensuring retail compliance with HR/Finance support.
• Partner with HR on engagement and retention strategies tailored to retail teams. 

Retail Strategy & Business Performance:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to exceed sales targets and profitability goals.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Own the full P&L for the retail division, managing budgets and optimizing performance.
• Drive accountability for key retail metrics including NPS, traffic, conversion rate, ATV, AOV, UPT.
• Partner with Marketing, Partnerships, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent brand experience.

Operational Excellence & SOP Management:

• Ensure all retail locations maintain high standards of operational efficiency and visual merchandising.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Foster a mindset of continuous improvement in all operational workflows.

Customer Experience & Retail Innovation:

• Champion innovative in-store experiences that reflect a creative and community-driven identity.
• Collaborate with HQ Visual Merchandising (VM) teams to implement compelling strategies.
• Champion a customer-centric culture, ensuring exceptional service and brand experience.

Store Expansion Strategy:

• Develop the strategic plan for new store openings and market expansion.
• Lead strategic negotiations and align with HQ and relevant partners 

Requirement

• Demonstrated experience in managing P&L and a deep understanding of retail financial metrics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate large teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment with a track record of adapting to quick changes.
• Bilingual (Japanese/English) preferred. 
• Must be culturally sensitive and capable of working in a Multinational Corporation (MNC) culture and a global matrix environment
• Robust analytical, decision-making, and execution skills
• Energetic, driven, with strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
• Willing to travel when necessary