The SoftBank Group invests in breakthrough technology to improve the quality of life for people around the world. The SoftBank Group is comprised of SoftBank Group Corp. (TOKYO: 9984), an investment holding company that includes stakes in AI, smart robotics, IoT, telecommunications, internet services, and clean energy technology providers, as well as a majority stake in Arm, which is building the future of computing; and the SoftBank Vision Funds, which are investing to help transform industries and shape new ones. To learn more, please visit www.visionfund.com and https://group.softbank/en.

About the Role:

SoftBank is seeking an experienced accounting professional with deep IFRS technical accounting and transaction expertise to join our Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to support complex accounting and deal-structuring matters in a fast-paced investment environment. Partnering with senior leadership, you will help establish robust accounting policies and a strong financial integrity framework, while serving as a trusted advisor on live deals, complex issues, strategic initiatives, and growth projects. You will deliver practical, solutions-oriented guidance on challenging accounting matters and lead cross-functional workstreams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on IFRS technical accounting leader and trusted business partner. You will work cross-functionally across Finance, Legal, Investment team, Tax, and other functions to assess accounting for new business models and complex transactions, partner with external auditors, and strengthen our accounting infrastructure. If you enjoy tackling challenging issues and building high-performing teams in an AI-native environment, we’d like to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

Serve as a technical IFRS SMR to advise on complex accounting areas including derivatives and other financial instruments, business combination, JV and affiliate accounting, revenue recognition, debt and equity investments, leases, and other emerging issues.
Review contracts and legal agreements, research relevant accounting framework, recommend accounting and disclosure requirements for complex non-routine transactions.
Partner with investment teams to evaluate accounting impacts of new deals, business models, partnerships, and strategic transactions pre-execution.
Communicate conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership, translating complexity into clear, actionable guidance.
Own and maintain IFRS-compliant accounting policies, procedures, and technical memos aligned with regulatory requirements.
Lead technical accounting engagement with external auditors, coordinating responses and resolving inquiries efficiently.
Lead the evaluation and implementation efforts on new or revised accounting standards, including impact assessments, policy development, and cross-functional education.
Participate in the review of quarterly and monthly / quarterly / annual financial reporting packages and financial statement close process

You May Be a Good Fit If You:

Hold advanced degree in Accounting/Finance; active CPA and/or CFA.
Have 10+ years of progressive experience from Big 4 FAAS/TAS practice and/or working in PE/asset management industry technical accounting roles.
Having done a rotation in FASB Post Graduate Technical Assistant (PTA) program and/or a rotation in Big4 National Office or Professional Practice Group in a technical capacity is a strong fit
Possess deep expertise in IFRS/US GAAP and SEC reporting, with a strong track record of researching, documenting, and defending complex accounting conclusions.
Have functional working knowledge of NetSuite and advance excel capabilities
Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and driven to navigate independently in a large organization
Possess excellent time and project management skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively
Have trained mindset to proactively identify accounting implications on live transactions and business strategies.
Are passionate about using technology to modernize and improve accounting and finance operations.

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