Associate Director - Business Unit Tax

Location: Tokyo, Japan; full-time on-site role

Company

hirify.global runs and reimagines mission-critical technology systems for leading businesses, using technology and AI-powered insights to support innovation and business performance.

What you will do

• Lead tax compliance in Japan, including tax filings, payments, and tax accounting.
• Oversee corporate income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and withholding tax matters.
• Advise business units and corporate functions on domestic and international tax issues.
• Manage external tax advisors, including Big 4 firms, and review the quality of their deliverables.
• Lead tax audits and inquiries while maintaining relationships with tax authorities.
• Support international tax initiatives and M&A transactions, and improve tax processes, governance, efficiency, and internal controls.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in tax operations, tax compliance, or tax accounting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, tax accounting, indirect tax, and transfer pricing.
• Professional accounting or tax qualification such as CPA, CA, or Licensed Tax Accountant (Zeirishi).
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English are required.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, negotiation, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to work independently and proactively.

Nice to have

• In-house tax experience in a multinational corporation combined with Big 4 or equivalent tax advisory experience.
• Practical experience in international taxation, transfer pricing, M&A tax matters, and APAC or regional tax operations.
• Experience managing tax audits, tax authorities, external advisors, and service providers.
• Experience in global environments, process improvement, operational excellence, and tax process optimization.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on belonging, empathy, and shared success.
• Support for financial, mental, physical, and social well-being through Be Well programs.
• Career development support through personalized goals, continuous feedback, coaching, and hands-on experience.
• Access to learning opportunities and certifications from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
• Flexible, supportive, and hybrid-friendly company culture.