Assistant Director of Finance Job at Four Seasons (Okinawa)

Assistant Director of Finance

Four Seasons

Location:
Japan , Okinawa

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Finance leader to support the Director of Finance in overseeing the hotel’s financial operations, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and operational excellence. This role plays a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and driving efficiency across the Finance function. The successful candidate will lead and develop the Finance team, support business decision-making, and ensure all financial practices align with corporate standards, local regulations, and Management Agreement requirements. This opportunity is for the upcoming new opening, Four Seasons Resort Okinawa, Japan.

Job Responsibility:

Support the Director of Finance in overseeing the hotel’s financial operations, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and operational excellence
Deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain robust internal controls, and drive efficiency across the Finance function
Lead and develop the Finance team
Support business decision-making
Ensure all financial practices align with corporate standards, local regulations, and Management Agreement requirements
Supervise and support the day-to-day operations of the Finance team
Coach, mentor, and develop team members
Conduct regular department meetings and ensure effective communication across the team
Manage employee lifecycle activities
Build strong working relationships across departments and with the Home Office
Oversee the month-end close process
Ensure all balance sheet and bank reconciliations are completed
Maintain accuracy of financial records
Review and approve journal entries
Manage daily cash position
Ensure strict adherence to internal controls
Oversee credit card processes
Ensure compliance with Management Agreements
Coordinate and support internal and external audits
Support the preparation of annual budgets and regular forecasts
Monitor and control hotel expenses
Analyse financial performance and highlight variances
Ensure compliance with all local, corporate, and regulatory requirements
Maintain proper documentation for contracts, leases, and financial agreements
Safeguard hotel assets through strong financial controls
Partner with operational teams
Monitor inventory levels
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and financial performance

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role within Four Seasons or a comparable organisation
Experience in a hotel or resort environment preferred
Proven leadership capability within a hotel or resort environment
High level of integrity, professionalism, and transparency
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese, with the ability to present reports and facilitate meetings effectively
Ability to foster a continuous learning environment and support team development
Demonstrates sound judgement and applies ethical decision-making in all situations
Acts as a role model by upholding strong business conduct and ethical standards
Committed to continuous self-improvement and developing others
Able to work in a structured, organised, and detail-oriented manner
Solid technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as Four Seasons internal controls, policies, and procedures
Working knowledge across Accounting, Purchasing, and Food & Beverage control functions
Strong systems proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
Familiarity with systems such as Sun, iScala, and Opera is advantageous
Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and business acumen

Nice to have:

Experience in a hotel or resort environment preferred
Familiarity with systems such as Sun, iScala, and Opera is advantageous

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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