General Accounting Manager
About The Position
The General Accounting Manager manages General Accounting (accounts payable and accounts receivable) and Treasury (banking) functions for U.S., Canadian, and several South American operations, including providing daily guidance and direction to personnel. The role prepares consolidated financial statements for multiple subsidiaries and reports for review by the parent company in Korea. It also manages corporate tax returns in cooperation with outside accounting firms, other tax filings, business registrations, and compliance records. The position is the primary point of contact for internal and external financial audits, reviews and approves invoices, bills, and employee expense reimbursements, and maintains regular communication with headquarters teams in Seoul. It requires business fluency in Korean and English and CPA certification. Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience managing accounting and tax functions across multiple jurisdictions and subsidiaries, applying and interpreting US GAAP/IFRS as a subject-matter expert, and implementing or maintaining SAP or other ERP systems.
- CPA certification is required.
- Business fluency in Korean and English.
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. and local corporate tax structures, including arm's-length transactions and transfer pricing.
- In-depth knowledge and experience interpreting and applying US GAAP/IFRS.
- Hands-on experience implementing or maintaining SAP or similar ERP systems in a multi-company environment.
- Experience consolidating subsidiary financial statements and reporting to a parent company.
- General knowledge of financial and managerial accounting.
- Working knowledge and experience interpreting federal and state corporate tax codes, corporate laws, and the UCC.
- Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage General Accounting (A/P and A/R) and Treasury (banking) functions and personnel, providing daily guidance and direction.
- Manage and maintain transactions in SAP and COMPASS enterprise systems, including account reconciliation, budgets, and analysis.
- Prepare consolidated financial reports and support corporate tax returns for federal and state filings.
- Oversee property tax rendition and payment processing.
- Assist and support other departments as needed, including requests from global headquarters in Seoul.
- Prepare for and respond to annual internal control audits and external financial statement audits.
- Maintain the stock ledger/register and issue stock certificates.
- Manage corporation registrations, renewals, business licenses, and related compliance records.
- Maintain regular communication with headquarters teams in Seoul in Korean and English.
- Manage and prepare corporate tax returns in cooperation with outside accounting firms, as well as other tax filings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external financial audits and reviews.
- Review and approve invoices, bills, and employee expense reimbursements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career development opportunities, including mentorship, cross-department training, and career advancement opportunities
- Health benefits, including highly subsidized individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions
- Employee discount programs
- Vacation time, including up to 10 vacation days in the first year
- Floating holidays
- Paid holidays
- Six sick days in the first year
- Term life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Green Card sponsorship may be available for eligible employees who meet required criteria; sponsorship is not guaranteed to begin immediately, and employees are responsible for application costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
