Administration & Operations Manager

Echigo Showman is a company that produces and nurtures a wide range of businesses while overseeing holistic placemaking initiatives, in close collaboration with local partner companies and independent entrepreneurs.

Within this structure, the Administration & Operations Manager plays a vital role in supporting the entire organisation through people, finance, and operational systems.

In this role, you will take the lead in:

Human Resources: recruitment, onboarding, and team development

Finance & Accounting: budgeting, financial performance tracking, cash flow management, accounting system input, and support for closing accounts, working closely with management and business teams

General Administration: managing the head office facilities and building the operational foundation that supports daily business activities

Looking ahead, there may also be opportunities to become involved in front-facing roles, such as business and event promotion, Common Place projects, and service businesses including vacation rental management.

This is a broad, hands-on position where you are not confined by predefined boundaries. You will help shape newly launched businesses from the ground up, contributing directly to how the company grows and operates.

One of the greatest attractions of this role is the ability to experience — at close range — how multiple businesses grow rapidly during the company’s early-stage phase. By continuously asking, “How can we make the company better?” and turning ideas into systems and actions, you will gain experience that significantly accelerates your own professional growth.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who wants to build a company alongside the management team, sharing the same perspective and sense of responsibility.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Able to communicate proactively and work collaboratively with multiple business teams

Not afraid of change or failure, and willing to take ownership and responsibility

Capable of identifying challenges independently and taking action to solve them

Motivated to contribute to local and regional revitalisation

Able to commute during winter conditions (around the Sekiyama area of Myoko City)

Required Skills & Experience

Required

Experience in accounting, or management experience in general affairs or human resources within a company

Japanese proficiency

Preferred

Accounting-related qualifications

Experience in promotion or marketing through SNS (professional or personal projects welcome)

Job Details

PositionAdministration & Operations Manager
Employment TypeFull-time
Probation PeriodYes (3 months)
Work LocationHead Office (Myoko, Niigata)
SalaryJPY 250,000 – 300,000 per month
Annual BonusOnce per year, subject to company performance
Working Hours8 hours per day (standard hours: 8:00–17:00). Hours may vary depending on the position.
Insurance & BenefitsHealth insurance, employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and employees’ pension
Hiring Process1.Document screening
2.Interview (may involve multiple rounds)
3.Job offer