Assistant Director of Finance

About Four SeasonsFour Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.About the location:Embodying Osaka’s rise as a global city, Four Seasons Hotel Osaka forms the core of a new lifestyle destination at the heart of western Japan’s biggest city and the region’s hub of commerce and culture. As the city’s new icon of luxury and style, Four Seasons provides a pitch-perfect modern take on the quintessential ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with a range of unique, immersive experiences that deliver a true sense of Japan. From our entire floor of meticulously designed Japanese-inspired guest rooms to our private ofuro (traditional baths), Four Seasons is a contemporary portal to the authentic heart of Osaka, immersing you in the city’s intriguing blend of heritage and modernity.The Assistant Director of Finance works closely alongside the Director of Finance in ensuring Finance operations are in compliance and help to develop accounting staff for future growth with the company. He/she is overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Department, provides timely and accurate financial information and ensures that the hotel operates within all related local and corporate policies and procedures and under the terms of the management agreement.What We Are Looking ForAbility to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projectionsStrong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriateAbility to proactively identify and prevent potential problemsAbility to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriateAbility to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilitiesAbility to manage and develop staffDetail oriented and organizedAbility to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & ownersStrong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when requiredWhat You Will BringProven experience as an assistant director of finance, finance manager or relevant roleIn-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices in JapanSolid knowledge of financial analysis and forecastingProficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)An analytical mind with a strategic abilityExcellent organizational and leadership skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal abilitiesHotel Experience is requiredPlease note: This role requires Japanese native speaker and business English level.