Michael Kors Finance & Accounting Manager

Overview

Michael Kors is a global fashion house within the Capri Holdings group, recognized for contemporary luxury ready-to-wear and accessories. As an international retail and wholesale brand, Michael Kors operates a fast-paced, design-led business that prizes commercial rigor, cross-brand collaboration within Capri Holdings, and an entrepreneurial approach to growth in key markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all finance and accounting operations for the Japan entity, covering Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost and Inventory Accounting, Treasury and Revenue Recognition.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate preparation and publication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate statutory and regulatory reporting, including tax filings and reporting to external financial institutions, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
• Research, interpret and resolve complex technical accounting issues to maintain adherence to applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and quality assurance over financial transactions and reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations performed by the overseas shared service centre, ensuring service quality, SLA adherence and compliance.
• Direct the annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes, perform variance analysis and report key findings to management.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support decision-making by the Regional CFO and business leadership.
• Consolidate financial data across Japan and Korea entities, ensuring consistent accounting treatment and reporting standards.
• Lead or contribute to global accounting and finance-related projects and perform additional Controller-level responsibilities as required.
• Recruit, develop and coach Finance & Accounting team members to build a high-performing organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience across accounting and finance functions with demonstrated people management responsibility.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounting principles, standards and procedures and proven experience preparing statutory and management financial statements.
• Demonstrable experience owning month-end and year-end close cycles and delivering accurate, timely results.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese.
• Advanced Excel skills and proven ability to analyse and present financial data effectively.
• Experience with accounting systems including system administration and controls.

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including direct line management and ownership of month-end/year-end close, statutory reporting and consolidation across multiple legal entities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA JP / US or equivalent).

Workplace

Benefits

Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales; Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance (paid time off); Internal Mobility across Capri Brands; Hybrid working model (one day WFH per week); Employee Assistance Program (confidential wellbeing support).

Culture

Michael Kors operates at the intersection of creative design and global retailing within the Capri Holdings group, offering an energetic, commercially driven workplace. The brand emphasises professional development, cross-brand mobility and a collaborative, performance-oriented culture in international markets.

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