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Match Group is the global dating app leader creating meaningful connections for people around the world.
The Role
Perform month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, tax filing support, variance investigation, audits, contract and transaction reviews, SOX control documentation, process improvements, management reporting, and special projects. Collaborate with Business, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, and BI teams while supporting accounting system implementation and automation.
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Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and dynamic self-starter with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners from diverse backgrounds, levels, and experiences. As a Senior Accountant, your primary responsibilities will include general accounting tasks such as preparing and entering journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, analysing financial statements, and handling various special projects assigned by management. Additionally, we are considering expanding the scope of responsibilities to include tax filing duties in the future.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general accounting tasks as part of the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and analysing financial statements.
- Prepare corporate income tax filings (including size-based tax), consumption tax, and business premises tax in collaboration with Tax firms.
- Investigate account balance variances and assist the finance team in explaining differences between actual results and forecasts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, FP&A, Tax, and Internal Audit.
- Lead process improvements and contribute to projects that enhance scalability, efficiency, system design, and management reporting.
- Review contracts and transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment.
- Drive general process improvements and create documentation for all aspects of the accounting cycle.
- Implement processes and document controls to ensure SOX compliant internal control environment.
- Support year-end external audit activities and ongoing internal audits as necessary.
- Manage special projects and other ad hoc assignments as required.
- Collaborate with the BI team to develop insightful and effective reports.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in financial accounting.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field is preferred.
- Accounting qualifications are ideal (USCPA, JCPA, Bookkeeping Level 1 required; Bookkeeping Level 2 is a must).
- Strong knowledge of J-GAAP, US GAAP/IFRS, and internal controls (SOX).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese (JLPT N1 or higher).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a collaborative approach to resolving issues as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a willingness to support and work cohesively with other team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills. Support other team members and work as One Team
- Advanced skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Experience with systems like Workday, OneStream, OneSource or AI tools (Gemini, Claude) is a plus.
- Experience with system implementation and automation is highly desirable.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in financial accounting
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field
- Bookkeeping Level 2 qualification
- USCPA, JCPA, or Bookkeeping Level 1 qualification
- Strong knowledge of J-GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX internal controls
- Fluent verbal and written communication in English and Japanese; JLPT N1 or higher
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
- Experience with system implementation and automation
- Experience with Workday, OneStream, OneSource, or AI tools such as Gemini or Claude
Match Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Match Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Match Group.
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Retirement Support — Employer matching on retirement savings and access to an employee stock purchase program are highlighted as standout elements. Feedback suggests this creates strong long-term financial support as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, fertility and family-forming support, and childcare resources are emphasized across materials. Feedback suggests these benefits meaningfully support different family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, numerous paid holidays, wellness and volunteer time, and other special leave options are consistently described. Feedback suggests the breadth of time-off options helps sustain work-life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Match Group is home to some of the world’s most popular dating and social discovery apps, including Tinder, Hinge, Match, and more. Match Group’s mission is to spark meaningful connections for every single person worldwide. Our diverse portfolio of apps enables connections across a diverse range of ages, genders, backgrounds, and dating goals. Our services are available in over 40 languages to users all over the world.
Why Work With Us
Match Group is united by a mission to help people find meaningful connections and fight loneliness. We’re not just building products. We’re creating friendships, marriages, and families around the world. Our culture is fueled by purpose, creativity, and a passion for what we can build together.
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