Senior Accounting Manager (Bilingual in Korean)

Pulmone•Buena Park, CA

About The Position

Pulmuone is a global food manufacturer whose brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, and Monterey Gourmet Foods. The Senior Accounting Manager leads accounting operations and financial close and reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax laws, and regulatory requirements. The role oversees accounting processes and ERP systems, cash management, tax compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination. It partners with Finance and business leaders on planning and analysis, coordinates with Korea headquarters and internal stakeholders, and collaborates with the SOX team on control improvements. The position also manages and develops accounting team members and identifies improvements to accounting operations and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Strong experience overseeing accounting operations, financial close processes, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience in tax compliance and reporting, including sales, use, and property taxes.
Experience managing ERP systems and accounting processes, including system maintenance, data integrity, process improvements, and system implementation or enhancement initiatives.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
Korean-English bilingual proficiency.
Ability to manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial consolidation, financial reporting, treasury, and cash management.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a manufacturing, multinational, or corporate environment.
Experience coordinating with external tax advisors.
Oracle experience.
Experience supporting SOX compliance or IPO readiness initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, treasury, and related functions.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and consolidation.
Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Oversee cash flow management and cash forecasting.
Manage ERP systems and related accounting processes, including data integrity and transaction accuracy.
Oversee tax compliance, including preparation, review, and timely filing of sales, use, property, and other applicable tax returns.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on filings, planning, audits, and tax-related issues.
Serve as the key liaison with external public accounting firms for audits, reviews, and other accounting engagements.
Ensure compliance with tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements, maintaining appropriate tax documentation and records.
Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Partner with Finance and business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
Coordinate with Korea headquarters and internal stakeholders on financial data requests, reporting schedules, accounting matters, and corporate policies and initiatives.
Collaborate with the SOX team and cross-functional stakeholders on internal control documentation, testing, improvements, and remediation.
Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members.
Coordinate internal and external audits, provide requested financial information and documentation, and resolve audit requests and findings in a timely manner.
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, streamline accounting operations, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Prepare and review ad hoc financial analyses and management reports.
Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and local, state, and federal requirements and ensure appropriate implementation and compliance.