Premium Global Lifestyle Fashion Brand | U.S. Market Expansion | Strategic Leadership Opportunity
A globally recognized premium lifestyle fashion brand is preparing for a major expansion into the U.S. market and is seeking an experienced Finance Lead to play a pivotal role in establishing its U.S. finance organization.
This is a unique opportunity to join the business during a transformational growth phase and help build the financial infrastructure, governance, and operational foundation for a new U.S. entity. Working closely with the Global CFO and international leadership team, you will have significant visibility and influence on the company's long-term success.
As the Finance Lead, you will oversee all aspects of the U.S. finance function while partnering with global headquarters to ensure financial excellence and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead all U.S. finance operations, including accounting, FP&A, reporting, compliance, and financial governance
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Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, tax filings, and statutory reporting
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Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and mid-term financial plans while identifying business risks and growth opportunities
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Prepare financial reports for executive management, headquarters, auditors, and regulatory requirements
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, approval policies, and corporate governance standards
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Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic business decisions and profitable growth
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Collaborate with headquarters and external partners to establish scalable finance processes and operational infrastructure
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Support ERP, IT, and cross-functional business operations to improve efficiency and business performance
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Assist in building the financial and operational framework for the newly established U.S. organization
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
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7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
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Strong expertise in FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
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Experience managing month-end/year-end close and tax-related processes
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ERP experience (SAP or similar systems)
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CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is highly preferred
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Native-level proficiency in both English and Japanese
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Self-starter who enjoys building processes in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment
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Strong business partnering, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Build the finance function for a newly established U.S. business
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Partner directly with global executive leadership and the Global CFO
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High-impact role with significant visibility and career growth potential
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Opportunity to shape financial strategy during a major U.S. expansion
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Work with an internationally recognized premium lifestyle and fashion brand
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Collaborative, global, and entrepreneurial culture
Location: Hollywood CA (Hybrid)
If you're an experienced bilingual finance professional who enjoys building organizations from the ground up and wants to make a lasting impact on a global brand's U.S. growth story, we'd love to hear from you.
Base : $100-130K
