AsstDir-Finance & Account (Japanese Speaker) | JW Marriot Hotel Tokyo

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The Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting supports the hotel’s financial leadership by overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, audits, and compliance. Candidates are generally expected to have hotel or hospitality finance experience, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent analytical and organizational skills. Professional Japanese and English communication is important for working with local authorities, owners, corporate teams, colleagues, and guests. A degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field is typically preferred, along with experience supervising staff and using financial systems. The successful candidate should be commercially aware, accurate, discreet, capable of meeting deadlines, and comfortable advising department leaders on financial performance.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a luxury hotel operated under the JW Marriott brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. JW Marriott properties focus on refined service, wellness, thoughtful design, and personalized guest experiences. The Tokyo hotel serves international travelers, business guests, local customers, and event groups, requiring strong standards across rooms, food and beverage, meetings, and supporting business functions. Marriott offers structured career development, global mobility opportunities, employee travel benefits, and training through its international network. In this environment, the Finance and Accounting team works closely with hotel leadership and operating departments to protect financial integrity, manage performance, and support profitable decisions. The role offers exposure to luxury hospitality operations in one of Asia’s most competitive and internationally connected hotel markets.

Working in Japan

Japan offers opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, tourism, education, and skilled trades, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and major resort areas. Workplace culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, attention to detail, and respect for hierarchy, while international hotels are often more diverse and English-friendly. Tokyo provides excellent public transport, healthcare, dining, and entertainment, but housing and commuting can be expensive. Daily life is generally safe, organized, and convenient, though adapting to language, paperwork, and formal business customs may take time. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa sponsored by the employer; management and finance roles may qualify under professional work categories, subject to qualifications and immigration approval. Applicants should prepare passports, degree records, employment history, and sometimes Japanese-language evidence. Relocation packages vary, so confirm housing support, insurance, tax handling, transport benefits, and visa sponsorship directly with the hotel.