General Accounting Manager

HMM America•Irving, TX

About The Position

The General Accounting Manager manages General Accounting and Treasury functions for U.S., Canadian, and several South American operations. The role prepares consolidated financial statements for multiple subsidiaries and reports for review by the parent company in Korea. It also manages and prepares corporate tax returns with outside accounting firms and handles other tax filings and business registrations. The manager serves as the primary contact for internal and external financial audits, and reviews and approves invoices, bills, and employee expense reimbursements. Strong Korean and English communication skills and CPA certification are required. The role oversees accounting and treasury personnel and functions, maintains transactions in SAP and COMPASS, prepares consolidated reports, supports tax filings, and manages corporate records and compliance activities. It works regularly with HMM’s Seoul headquarters and supports other departments as needed. Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise. The position involves regular standing, sitting, and walking around the office; frequent computer use; and lifting or carrying filing boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.

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.
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.
Ability to consolidate subsidiary financial statements and report to a parent company.
Ability to communicate accounting principles effectively in English and Korean.
General knowledge of financial and managerial accounting.
Working knowledge and experience interpreting federal and state corporate tax codes, corporate laws, and the UCC.
Skilled in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Manage General Accounting (accounts payable and accounts receivable) 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 jurisdictions.
Oversee property tax rendition and payment processing.
Assist and support other departments as needed, including responding to 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 and business registrations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external financial audits and review and approve invoices, bills, and employee expense reimbursements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages.
Health benefits, including highly subsidized individual and family medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Performance bonuses.
401(k) with employer matching contributions.
Employee discount programs.
Career development opportunities, including mentorship, cross-department training, and career advancement opportunities.
Generous vacation and floating holidays.
Paid holidays.
Up to 10 vacation days and six sick days in the first year.
Term life and disability insurance.
Green Card sponsorship may be provided for eligible employees who meet required criteria; sponsorship is not guaranteed to begin immediately, and employees are responsible for application costs.