Brokerage Accounting Manager (Japan Securities Entity)

Accounting Professional (Japan Entity)

Company: Alpaca

About Us:

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, self-clearing broker-dealer providing brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, and fixed income. With over $320 million in funding, Alpaca serves hundreds of financial institutions globally with institutional-grade APIs, managing over 9 million brokerage accounts. Our diverse, globally distributed team of 380+ members is dedicated to our mission of "opening financial services to everyone on the planet." We are committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community.

Our Team Members:

We are a dynamic, globally distributed team of over 380 members working from various locations worldwide. We seek passionate individuals aligned with our core values: Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable.

Your Role:

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee all accounting activities for our Japan entity. You will be responsible for both securities accounting for our regulated securities business and general corporate accounting for the operating company. This critical role supports the financial and accounting functions of the Japan entity, including regulatory capital management, regulatory reporting, financial close processes, cash management, payment operations, and financial reporting. You will also contribute to capital planning and strategy development, working closely with senior management and global finance teams to build a strong financial foundation while ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaboration with global finance teams and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions will be key to driving operational excellence. In our fast-growing startup environment, we seek an individual who can execute core accounting responsibilities with accuracy and ownership, and also contribute to building new processes, supporting system implementations, and providing financial support for new business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Securities Accounting:

• Manage accounting operations for a regulated securities business.
• Perform accounting for securities transactions and customer assets.
• Calculate, monitor, and validate the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR).
• Support the development of capital plans and strategies aligned with business growth.
• Partner with management and global teams on capital management and regulatory capital optimization.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA), and other regulatory bodies.
• Support accounting and finance activities related to regulatory compliance.

General Accounting and Finance:

• Manage general accounting operations for the corporate entity.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee payment operations, including invoice processing and employee expense reimbursements.
• Manage cash flow and treasury activities.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting accounting schedules.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support accounting system implementation and migration projects.
• Provide accounting and financial support for new product and service launches.
• Contribute to the improvement and standardization of accounting operations in collaboration with the global finance team.

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

• Hands-on accounting experience within a securities firm.
• Hands-on general accounting experience within a corporate environment.
• Experience managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Knowledge of financial and management accounting principles.
• Knowledge of, or practical experience with, Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) calculations and regulatory capital requirements.
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience working in a global company or multinational team environment.
• Experience leading ERP or accounting system implementation and migration projects.
• Experience driving process improvement and operational standardization initiatives.
• Experience supporting accounting and finance activities for new business initiatives or product launches.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth company environment.

Languages:

• English: Business-level proficiency or above.
• Japanese: Business-level proficiency or above.

Employment Conditions:

• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Location: Japan (remote-friendly; expected to attend the office approximately 1–2 times per week).
• Working Hours: Flexible working hours. Early morning or evening meetings may occasionally be required to collaborate with global teams.

How We Take Care of You:

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options.
• Health Benefits.
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500.
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card.