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Localization Specialist, Mandarin (Contractor)

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Remote, Sunnyvale, California, United States
Localization
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About the Role

At CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Entertainment space, Stories that transcend boundaries, powered by creativity and cutting-edge technology..

At fin-house, we're fuelling startups, scaleups and SMEs with awesome finance teams. The problem: The current go-to for start-ups and SMEs is outsourcing their finance function and team to accountancy firms who are very far removed from the business and often simply produce numbers without context. Our solution: At fin-house, we deliver 'in-house'. This means our clients will have a team IN their business, providing proactive insight, advice and commercial support, enabling them to make the right decisions at the right time. We make sure our clients get the finance function they need, when they need it, seamlessly integrated into their business. Our fin-leads head up the finance function across their portfolio, leading teams and embedding finance at the heart of each organisation. They drive forecasting, planning and commercial insight, connecting day-to-day performance with long-term strategy. Working closely with founders and leadership teams, they challenge thinking, assess risk and shape decisions with clarity and confidence. At fin-house, our fin-leads turn finance into a true growth engine - building high-performing teams and translating ambition into sustainable, strategic impact. This is no ordinary finance role… If you’re after normality, this isn’t for you! As one of our fin-leads you’ll be leading the way in transformation and creating positive impact. You will: Oversee the transformation of our clients’ finance functions into value-adding machines, ensuring scalable systems and processes are built and developed. Become a strategic and commercial partner to our clients, immersing yourself in their organisations and ultimately becoming an extension of their leadership team. Gain experience across a wide variety of industries and sectors, working in some of the most exciting startups and impact-driven organisations. Play a pivotal role in building and growing fin-house and help us continue on our exciting growth journey! Your day-to-day: Finance team: Leading on creating an agile and flexible finance team across your portfolio and navigating the challenges to ensure each organisation can operate both efficiently and effectively. Dissecting, evaluating and articulating levels of risk that exist around commercial opportunities as well as providing strategic support to bring opportunities to life with a focus on building long-term value. Leading the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and allowing organisations to remain agile and keep on track to long-term goals. Leading the finance function teams across your portfolio to play a key role in messaging and driving impact. Building strong relationships both internally and externally across your portfolio so you are a true member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to each organisation. Networking and building external relationships to help support the growth of fin-house. Supporting fin-house with new business leads and opportunities. Mentoring and coaching fin-managers across your portfolio and wider fin-house team. Leading on change management projects – whether that be in the form of new software, processes, people, expansion to new territories or new commercial opportunities. You’ll be helping clients to navigate the challenges from scoping to implementation and continued evaluation after. Truly bringing strategic and growth plans to life!

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Requirements

  • You want to lead innovative and impact-driven finance teams and help a wide range of exciting startups and SMEs on the next phase of their journey.
  • You’re a team player who wants to be part of a vibrant, collaborative and tight-knit culture.
  • You live for driving business change and challenging the status quo. Picking up new technologies is a breeze, and you can seamlessly adapt to new situations.
  • You have intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and development.
  • You are an excellent communicator with great people skills and a high level of self-awareness. You're ready to take the next step in creating and leading best-in-class finance teams.
  • You have impeccable time-management and organisation skills.
  • An accountancy qualification is desirable, but we’re willing to consider relevant alternative paths.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in accountancy/finance.
  • Experience with Xero and/or QuickBooks is ideal.
  • Expert at Excel and/or Google Sheets.
  • Experience of working with a portfolio of clients is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Company-wide performance-related bonus scheme
  • Tailored personal development plan, to help you grow
  • 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Birthday day off - celebrate another year older and wiser however you like!
  • Office closed between Christmas and New Year
  • Monthly Juno wellbeing credits to spend your way
  • Monthly socials with the team
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Why This Is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

S

Systemic Collaboration

we push boundaries, stay motivated, and create opportunities for growth, innovating as we go.

P

Positive Vision for the Future

we encourage idea sharing through regular meetings brainstorming sessions & company wide initiatives

A

Alignment of Values

being actively involved in all aspects, leading with integrity, & inspiring the team to drive growth

R

Respect

fostering open communication across departments and leveraging cross-functional teamwork

K

Killer Outcomes

working together, driving innovation, fostering teamwork, that results in strong storytelling

What It's Like to Work Here

Zap Creative Energy & Innovation
Globe Global Collaboration in Action
Users Transparent Leadership & Open Communication
Rocket Impact-Driven Execution
Heart Employee-First Mindset
Certified for: Certified Most Loved Workplaces® 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Working at CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO

Common questions candidates ask about this role and CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO's workplace

Crazy Maple Studio, founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, is a global leader in digital storytelling, merging creativity and technology to create immersive experiences for readers, gamers, and story enthusiasts. Our mission is to craft stories that transcend cultural & geographical boundaries, using animation, music, sound effects, and interactive gameplay. Recognized by TIME100 as one of the most influential companies of 2024, we partner with thousands of publishers and literary platforms to deliver content to over 170 countries. With headquarters in Silicon Valley and production hubs in NYC, LA, and Atlanta, we are shaping the future of storytelling with innovation and creativity.

This position is listed as remote based on the job location.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Work Environment, Professional Development, Culture. For this role specifically, benefits include: Competitive salary based on experience, Company-wide performance-related bonus scheme, Tailored personal development plan, to help you grow, 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, Birthday day off - celebrate another year older and wiser however you like!, Office closed between Christmas and New Year, Monthly Juno wellbeing credits to spend your way, Monthly socials with the team. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Creative Energy & Innovation and Global Collaboration in Action and Transparent Leadership & Open Communication.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Champion Collaborative Innovation and Invest in Continuous Growth.

They score particularly well in the area of Systemic Collaboration. They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Certified Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO currently has 9 open positions. They are hiring across departments like RS Content, Chapters, Localization. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/crazy-maple-studio/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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