Revenue Controller - CFO Office, Rakuten Symphony Financial Management Department

Job Description

The Revenue Controller supports revenue accounting, reporting, forecasting, and financial controls within the CFO Office of Rakuten Symphony. The role typically requires experience in revenue recognition, management accounting, financial analysis, and month-end closing, preferably in technology, telecommunications, or SaaS businesses. Knowledge of IFRS and/or Japanese accounting standards, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to analyze contracts and billing data are expected. Business-level English is likely essential for working with international teams; Japanese proficiency may be advantageous. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, commercially aware, comfortable working across functions, and able to improve processes while delivering accurate reports under tight deadlines.

Company Info

Rakuten is a major Japanese technology and internet group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, and professional technology services. Rakuten Symphony is the group’s global telecommunications software and services business, providing automation, cloud-native platforms, network management, and operational solutions for communications service providers. The organization works with international customers and teams across multiple regions, making English a common working language in many functions. Rakuten promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and the use of technology to create connected services and business ecosystems. A role in the CFO Office supports the financial governance and commercial performance of a growing, globally oriented technology business.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, finance, engineering, healthcare, education, tourism, and international business. Tokyo has the largest concentration of multinational employers and generally offers the highest salaries, though housing and commuting costs are also higher. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respectful communication; international companies may operate more flexibly. Daily life is convenient, safe, and supported by excellent public transport, healthcare, and public services. Major cities provide extensive foreign-language support, while Japanese ability remains valuable for long-term career growth and daily integration. Common work visa routes include the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa and Highly Skilled Professional status, usually sponsored by an employer. Candidates should prepare academic and employment documents, budget for initial housing costs, and research taxation, health insurance, and pension obligations before relocating.