Institutional Billing & Controllers Analyst, Finance

About the role

This early-career finance position sits within the Japan Finance team at BlackRock and combines institutional client billing with Japan Controllers activities. You will work with colleagues from Sales, Operations, Legal, Tax, Treasury and offshore Finance to support the financial integrity of the Japan business.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute management fee invoices for Japan institutional clients accurately and on time, in line with the Investment Management Agreement (IMA).
• Support onboarding of client portfolios onto BlackRock systems and maintain billing data used for fee calculations, working with Sales, Operations and Legal.
• Account for management fees and revenue in Oracle, monitor accounts receivable and ensure accurate application of cash receipts.
• Support financial accounting and the preparation of statutory and regulatory reporting in Japan, including monthly regulatory filings.
• Assist with tax filings, tax payments and treasury-related processes.
• Support the offshore Accounts Payable team by answering inquiries, following up on urgent payment requests and providing Japanese-language assistance.
• Stay aware of industry developments affecting billing, accounting, regulatory reporting and tax.

Required profile

• Approximately 1-3 years of experience in finance, accounting operations, billing, financial reporting or a related area; asset management or financial services experience is beneficial.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, gained through study, a professional qualification or work experience.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English.
• Interest in Japanese tax, regulatory reporting and financial controls; prior exposure is beneficial but not required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and adherence to procedures and controls.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work across teams and locations.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, including AI.

What we offer

• A strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and comprehensive healthcare.
• Support for working parents and Flexible Time Off.
• A hybrid model of at least 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day flexible from home.