Finance and Accounting Associate

LG Electronics • Clarksville, TN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Annual Salary staring at $60,000

Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented bilingual entry-level FP&A Staff to join our Finance & Accounting Team. Based 100% on-site at our Clarksville, TN facility, this role will support financial planning, reporting, cost analysis, and business performance management while serving as a key communication bridge between local U.S. operations and our global headquarters in Korea.
Under the guidance of senior leadership, the FP&A Staff will apply foundational knowledge of financial, managerial, and cost accounting to analyze financial and operational data, support budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor OPEX and COGS performance, and provide actionable financial insights to business leaders.
The ability to communicate financial information clearly and accurately in both English and Korean is essential, as this position regularly interacts with U.S. operations and the company's global headquarters in Korea.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• 0–2 years of experience in corporate finance, managerial accounting, or a relevant corporate internship environment.
• Professional-level fluency in written and verbal English and Korean. Must possess the ability to articulate financial insights, draft internal memos, and facilitate business communications seamlessly in both languages.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and building clean, logical, and auditable spreadsheets).
• Foundational knowledge of General Accounting and Cost Accounting, OPEX tracking mechanisms, and Managerial Accounting workflows.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or progress toward a relevant professional certification is a plus.
• Practical exposure to ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, and financial planning/reporting tools such as Essbase, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, validation, cleaning, and consolidation of financial, manufacturing, and operational data from ERP and other business systems.
• Develop and improve recurring reports and analytical tools to support accurate and timely decision-making.
• Assist with monthly tracking and analysis of Operating Expenses (OPEX) across departments.
• Monitor actual spending against budgets and forecasts, investigate significant variances, and provide spending visibility to management.
• Support the analysis of product costs, raw material valuations, inventory movements, and manufacturing expenses.
• Investigate cost variances and assist with root-cause analysis of operational inefficiencies and margin changes.
• Prepare recurring financial reporting packages and supporting analyses.
• Track key operational and financial KPIs and perform Actual vs. Budget and Forecast variance analysis for OPEX and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold).
• Serve as a bilingual communication bridge between local U.S. operations and the global headquarters in Korea.
• Support financial reporting, information sharing, and coordination between U.S. operational managers and headquarters.
• Support financial analysis and modeling for capital expenditure (CapEx), cost optimization initiatives, operational improvement projects, and other cross-functional business evaluations.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level