Manufacturing Accountant

LG • Clarksville, TN

92d

About The Position

LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for a Manufacturing Accountant to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Manufacturing Accountant’s primary role will be to analyze financial data within our manufacturing environment, providing financial insights to support decision-making, and contributing to the company's financial performance. The Manufacturing Accountant will support capital investments and collaborate with Operations to improve productivity and cost efficiency. This position is an individual contributor and is responsible for cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting on financial performance. This position is based full-time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration from an accredited university or program required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost management accounting, financial analysis.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial modeling.
• Proven track record of providing actionable financial insights and recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, data analysis), PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of analyzing Financial Statements (e.g., Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Trial Balance) and Cost management.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools, techniques and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in Korean to ensure smooth execution in response to the headquarters' guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial information to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to the business unit’s leadership team.
• Administer quarterly Sarbanes Oxley assessments for the Corporate finance department and assist with audits.
• Compile ad-hoc reports and participate in special projects as required.
• Investigate differences between actual results and planned budgets or forecasts to identify reasons for deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform monthly and quarterly financial closing activities including journal entry preparation, variance analysis, account reconciliation, and various report submissions.
• Work with manufacturing operations teams to identify areas for improvement, such as cost reduction, productivity gains, and process optimization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of productivity improvement plans, including participating in Productivity Improvement plans and tracking savings.
• Report daily, weekly, and monthly operating results including performance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure raw materials and finished goods are accurately costed, with product margins properly reflected.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data in databases and spreadsheets.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling as requested by senior management or other departments.
• Assist in preparing HQ presentations and executive reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees