Director of Finance / Senior Finance Manager

Company Overview

Accor operates over 5,000 hotels worldwide and is a leader in the hospitality industry in Europe. Currently, in Japan, Accor operates a total of 49 hotels under the following brands: MGallery Collection, Pullman, Swissotel, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Grand Mercure, Mercure, Ibis, Ibis Styles, and Ibis Budget.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports (monthly, annual, budget, forecast, cash flow)
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Manage accounts receivable, cash flow, and bank reconciliations
• Oversee purchasing, accounts payable, expense claims, and payroll processing
• Analyze hotel KPIs, forecasts, and financial data; support hotel finance operations
• Handle legal and tax matters, including audits and regulatory filings
• Maintain company licenses, insurance, and statutory documentation
• Develop and mentor finance team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with large-scale accounting systems (ideally Sun System)
• Familiarity with group reporting tools (ideally OneStream)
• Hands-on experience with financial tools and processes such as cash management, expense claims, and P2P systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Japanese tax regulations
• Basic understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English

Other Information

• Social insurance (health insurance, employee pension insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance) applies from the day of employment
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Develop your talent through Accor’s learning programs.
• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to contribute to the community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.