Accounting Manager

About the JobOur client is a premier, multi-billion-dollar global automotive supply chain, freight forwarding, and third-party logistics (3PL) enterprise managing complex multi-modal transportation ecosystems. We are seeking a highly analytical, leadership-driven Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations for our core business segments, including global automotive logistics and port processing channels. Based out of our corporate hub in Irvine, CA, you will take total ownership of localized revenue and cost accounting, ensure flawless compliance with SOX frameworks, and compile critical P&L data for executive leadership and C-suite decision-making. Why Join UsDynamic Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced corporate workstyle blending the collaborative, in-person energy of our Irvine office with the autonomy of remote work days.High-Visibility Executive Exposure: This is not a back-office transactional role. You will directly synthesize financial metrics, formulate P&L templates, and present strategic "Red Folder" contract profitability analyses directly to the CFO, Controller, and C-suite.Enterprise Scale & Stability: Drive your career forward within an established, recession-proof global supply chain titan servicing major multinational automotive conglomerates and top-tier industrial brands. ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Closing & Financial ControlCycle Supervision: Coordinate, oversee, and optimize the end-to-end month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and structurally precise financial statements.Revenue & Cost Validation: Review and validate accrued revenue and cost amounts against signed customer/vendor agreements, ensuring proper recognition methods comply with US GAAP and IFRS.General Ledger Reconciliation: Oversee the reconciliation of various GL accounts, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and lead preliminary closes for management review.Regulatory Compliance: Partner with internal compliance teams and external auditors to guarantee that all postings, processes, and systems strictly comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX/KSOX) requirements.Strategic Reporting & C-Suite AnalyticsExecutive Presentations: Compile, analyze, and present consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L variances compared to target business plans for C-suite distribution.Contract Profitability Analysis: Perform specialized "Red Folder" underwriting analyses for upcoming customer contract renewals, new business opportunities, or terminations to assess bottom-line risk.Data Visualization Integration: Build, monitor, and scale dynamic financial templates and reporting dashboards utilizing Excel and visualization software (such as Power BI) to map regional trend data.Team Management & System EnhancementTeam Development: Supervise, mentor, and train a dedicated team of accounting professionals, effectively assigning tasks to balance workloads and hit reporting deadlines.System Optimization: Initiate and support continuous system enhancements for SAP and internal operating frameworks to streamline multi-departmental data feeds.Policy Documentation: Author and maintain comprehensive internal accounting standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy documents, and workflows. RequirementsRequiredEducation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a heavily quantitative business discipline.Language Mastery: Professional bilingual verbal and written fluency in both English and Korean is mandatory to execute cross-border data audits and deliver corporate financial presentations to global stakeholders.Professional Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive professional experience in corporate accounting, financial analysis, or auditing—including at least 1 to 3+ years in a dedicated team leadership or supervisory role.Software Ecosystem Command: High operational literacy in enterprise ERP environments (SAP preferred) paired with intermediate-to-advanced command of MS Excel (pivot tables, complex data synthesis).Compliance Acumen: Solid foundational mastery of US GAAP, IFRS, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control frameworks. PreferredMaster’s degree in Accountancy or Business Administration (MBA).Active professional accounting credentials (such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent).Prior industry background within global logistics, freight forwarding, automotive supply chains, or transportation networks.Experience designing reporting layers within Power BI or equivalent data visualization tools. Job Location & DetailsEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentWorkstyle: Hybrid (Irvine, CA Office Hub)Travel Requirements: Minimal domestic travel (up to 5% as needed).Salary Range: $101,000 – $120,000 USD base structure + Discretionary Performance Bonuses, Auto Allowance, 401(k) with generous corporate matching, and Premium Corporate Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits.