Canon USA

Business Operations Specialist - Japanese Bilingual

Canon USA

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • New York

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Salary

💰 $69,300 - $103,770 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • The Business Operations Specialist supports accounting, HR, legal, and general administrative operations for Canon Software America, Inc. CSAI.
  • This position is intended for a current Japan expatriate returning to headquarters next year.
  • Frequent communication in Japanese; native-level proficiency required in Japanese and English.
  • The start of operations is around 10/1; hybrid work schedule in Melville, NY; in-office Mon-Wed with remote rest of week.
  • Responsibilities include monthly/quarterly/annual closings, billing, budgeting, reports, internal control, tax, audits.
  • HR responsibilities include expatriate onboarding/offboarding, compensation/benefits, visa matters; HR policies; handbook; time & leave; collaborate with Canon U.S.A.; hire local employees; vendor coordination.
  • Legal/Contract support: contract review; shareholder materials; risk management.
  • Meetings with Japanese HQ outside business hours several times a quarter.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting experience
  • Native-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently and proactively
  • Experience in HR or general affairs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and QuickBooks
  • Experience in Japanese-affiliated companies or familiarity with Japanese corporate culture