Senior Finance Partner, Japan

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

As a Senior Finance Partner, Japan on Finance team, you will take a high-impact leadership position serving as the "strategic anchor" for the organization’s operations within the Japanese market. This role functions as the critical nexus between the Japan regional office and Global Finance, ensuring that local market nuances are meticulously integrated into the broader corporate financial framework. By providing rigorous financial oversight and maintaining cross-functional operational continuity, the incumbent safeguards the organization's regional stability while driving global strategic alignment.

You will execute a dual-mandate mission. The primary objective is to provide high-level financial stewardship and management accounting expertise for the region. Simultaneously, the role ensures the functional integrity of "Non-Finance" operations—ranging from complex regulatory compliance under the Payment Services Act to HR logistics. This is a role of synthesis, bridging the gap between high-level global strategy and precise local execution.

You will report into International VP, Finance on the team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial: Act as the primary financial contact for Japan, aligning local budgets with global Strategic Planning & Forecasting (SPF) processes. The foundation of fiscal discipline required to navigate the unique challenges of the Japanese gaming and entertainment market. The incumbent must manage resources with a high degree of precision, accounting for both macroeconomic complexities and political volatility to ensure long-term regional health. It includes: 1) Strat Fin & Management Accounting - The Senior Regional Business Partner supports the development of the financial forecasts for Publishing/esports and Enterprise. This involves the end-to-end execution of the annual Strategic Planning & Forecasting (SPF) process, ensuring local initiatives are fiscally grounded and globally aligned. Operational excellence is maintained through a rigorous "Actuals" management process. The incumbent performs code-level verification of all regional spending This process involves detailed variance analysis against the Budget and Prior Year performance, conducted in close partnership with accounting to manage local payment and purchasing workflows; 2) Treasury & Cash Flow Management - Liquidity management is a critical safeguard for regional stability. The Business Partner prepares monthly Cash Flow Forecasts and oversees all intercompany transactions. This includes the management of Accounts Payable (A/P) related to cost allocations and royalties, and Accounts Receivable (A/R) for sponsorship and ticket sales. Administrative duties include the oversight of online banking platforms (Citi Bank, SMBC, and Asia Extended Service/AES) and the strategic management of corporate card providers. 3)Tax, Controllership, & Audit - The role manages partnerships with external experts to maintain compliance and audit readiness. This includes collaborating with Vistra Japan for Transfer Pricing and Cost Plus verification, and PwC Tax Japan for CbC, Master, and Local File documentation. The incumbent provides essential advisory on contract-related tax matters—specifically withholding tax, consumption tax, and reverse charges—while coordinating tax treaty applications and responding to tax office inquiries.