Accounting Manager

WHAT IS BOX? 

Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. We help companies thrive in the new AI-first era of business. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

 

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU:

We are seeking an Accounting Manager who ensures accurate and compliant financial reporting and operational accounting for our Tokyo office. This person is essential to manage daily accounting activities, maintain compliance with local/US laws and regulations including SOX and statutory reporting, lead month-end/year-end close processes, handle J-tax retruns, as well as collaborate closely with the US Headquarters and other teams for multiple initiatives.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Manage daily accounting operations (GL, AP, expenses, fixed assets, prepaids, cash)

• Prepare journal entries and resolve errors/exceptions

• Execute month-end close and account reconciliations

• Perform P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis

• Prepare Japan statutory financial statements and tax filings per local GAAP

• Handle audit requests and provide supporting documentation

• Coordinate with tax firm for tax filings under Controller supervision

• Ensure compliance with Consumption Tax and local regulations

• Collaborate with payroll and treasury for accurate processing

• Support internal/external audits and SOX compliance

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation

• Manage inter-company transactions and technical accounting matters

• Communicate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Sales Ops, Strategic Planning, People & Places, Tech Ops, DC Engineering, IT) 

• Serve as accounting liaison for matters with cross-functional impact

• Support ad-hoc projects and departmental initiatives as assigned

 

WHO YOU ARE:

We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• CPA (Japan or US) or Certified Public Tax Accountant certification required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a multinational or global company.

• Familiarity with US GAAP and local Japanese accounting standards.

• Exposure to SOX controls and internal audit processes.

• Operational accounting experience including accounts payable and fixed asset management.