OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Responsibilities

Regular Activities

• Perform monthly accounting close under US GAAP and quarterly close under local GAAP
• Conduct balance sheet and profit & loss fluctuation analysis to ensure accuracy and prevent material misstatements
• Prepare financial statements and supplementary schedules in accordance with local GAAP and company law
• Calculate chargebacks for data center costs to the Canadian entity
• Prepare corporate tax returns
• Identify and document temporary and permanent differences for corporate tax filings
• Analyze consumption tax payable/receivable

Projects

• Collaborate with the manager to develop and implement a company-wide strategy and process in compliance with the latest tax regulations.
• Lead and implement projects related to new accounting standards or tax law changes
• Manage tax audits
• Support the Transfer Pricing (TP) team in preparing the local TP file (e.g., functional analysis)
• Coordinate with internal auditors for SOX audits specific to Japan operations
• Provide accounting and tax advice to stakeholders regarding transaction treatment
• Manage sealing application processes

Staff Requirements

Background / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or a related field
• US CPA or Certified Tax Accountant qualification is highly valued; partial completion of these exams is also considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the finance department of a foreign subsidiary, or 3+ years in accounting/tax firms

Mindset / Skillset

• Strong logical thinking, eagerness to learn, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to identify issues and propose solutions based on accounting standards and tax laws, in collaboration with stakeholders
• Solid expertise in accounting and/or tax:

Accounting

• Conceptual understanding of US GAAP and Japan GAAP
• Hands-on experience with monthly accounting close

Tax

• Experience preparing corporate tax returns and consumption tax analysis
• Extensive knowledge and experience in international tax matters (e.g., transfer pricing, cross-border consumption tax)
• Experience handling tax audits

Internal Control

• Familiarity with US SOX is preferred

Communication

• Business-level English proficiency
• Ability to clearly explain accounting and tax matters in English is highly valued

Systems

• Experience with SAP is preferred

Industry

• Experience in software and/or telecommunications industries is preferred

Company

• Prior experience working in a foreign subsidiary in Japan; preferably mid-sized or larger companies

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.