{"id":279,"date":"2026-01-15T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2026-04-27T22:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:50:03","slug":"meet-our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/meet-our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daiki Kasai<\/h3>\n

Managing Partner<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFourteen years in Japan spent relentlessly tackling the work before me, even when the path ahead was unclear.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThen came my overseas assignment, starting from a staff position. Looking back, I can say with confidence that
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tevery one of my more than 30 years of hands on accounting and tax experience in Japan and the United States has
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tshaped who I am today. Drawing on this foundation and the latest expertise, we are committed to delivering
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpractical, results driven solutions for Japanese companies and to serving as a trusted partner to our clients.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAt the same time, we remain dedicated to empowering our young professionals as they pursue their own growth and
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tembody a strong spirit of teamwork.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Hidehito (Jake) Kanai<\/h3>\n

Strategic Advisory Partner<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWith 30+ years of experience, I\u2019ve guided companies through financial crises, COVID, and market shifts that test leadership. At Premier Kaikei, we bridge Japanese and U.S. business cultures to deliver solutions that honor both sides. We are not just accountants\u2014we provide M&A, board, and recruiting support with empathy and foresight. Our mission is simple: create lasting win-win outcomes, not just short-term fixes.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Hideo Takada<\/h3>\n

Professional Practice Director<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

In contrast to Japan\u2019s relatively stable tax regime, U.S. tax laws are designed as dynamic policy tools\u2014encouraging capital investment, innovation, and R&D, while also moderating excessive or misaligned growth. These constantly evolving rules can significantly accelerate business expansion and profitability when applied strategically. We advise clients on how U.S. tax laws impact their specific circumstances, translating complexity into practical, actionable solutions that support sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Masafumi Suzui<\/h3>\n

Senior Manager<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen Japanese companies establish or expand their presence in the United States, they face a wide spectrum of challenges\u2014regulatory differences, unfamiliar accounting and tax frameworks, and subtle yet consequential cultural nuances. Our role is to break down these complexities with care and precision, enabling our clients to operate with clarity and confidence.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn a time of heightened uncertainty, we are committed to providing solutions that are not only technically sound but truly actionable\u2014across accounting, tax, finance, and M&A. Our goal is to ensure that every challenge becomes an opportunity, and every strategic decision leads to meaningful progress.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore importantly, we strive to be more than technical advisors. We aim to be a trusted partner who shares in our clients\u2019 aspirations, helps shape their long-term vision, and stands alongside them as they grow. Our clients\u2019 success is our greatest pride, and supporting each step of that journey is at the heart of everything we do.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Tatsuya Usui<\/h3>\n

Senior Manager<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWith 26 years of experience in external and internal audits as well as controller roles in both Japan and the United States, I bring a balanced perspective that bridges hands-on practice and management. My experience conducting on-site audits of subsidiaries worldwide, combined with 20 years of living and working in the U.S., provides a global mindset that distinguishes me from many firms. Rather than simply identifying issues, I work closely with clients to develop practical, actionable solutions. As a \u201chands-on, partner-oriented CPA,\u201d I support the sustainable growth of global enterprises.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Akira Oda<\/h3>\n

Manager<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe experience I have accumulated across diverse industries, along with the knowledge and adaptability cultivated beyond sector boundaries, is what connects to my current work. I value open communication and teamwork, and I strive to approach each step with sincerity so that I can propose speedy, practical, and optimal solutions for our clients.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Daiki Kasai Managing Partner Fourteen years in Japan spent relentlessly tackling the work before me, even when the path ahead was unclear. Then came my overseas assignment, starting from a staff position. Looking back, I can say with confidence that every one of my more than 30 years of hands on accounting and tax experience […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-279","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":459,"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/279\/revisions\/459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/premierkaikei.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}