Manager of Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

Responsible for managing accounting and financials for the company.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department and company
• Lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work
• Control for responding of external audit procedure and taxation
• Communicate with HQ in Korea for reporting financial status with a timely manner
• Provide critical financial analysis to assist in the decision making process
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and special projects for senior management
• Recommends best courses of action based on business plan and financial analysis
• Forecast cash flows positions, related borrowing needs and available funds
• Provide leadership to establish an effective financial information system
• Ensure account reconciliations are performed on a monthly basis
• Manage accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain Finance/Accounting vendor relationships
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state and local financial legal requirements
• Maintains confidentiality of company financial information
• Works with the CFO on appropriate fiscal strategies
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Manage K-SOX tasks in compliance with HQ guidance
• Manage corporation's treasury operation by strategic cash management for non-operating income
• Manage and explore relationships with banks, consulting, and external auditors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree OR Master's Degree & 3 years of directly related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree & 5 years of directly related work experience
• Bilingual in Korean and English required
• Manufacturing accounting knowledge experience required
• SAP experience preferred
• CPA certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Internal auditing and risk assessment
• Financial reporting and account reconciliation
• Month-end and year-end closing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel
• Internal controls and KSOX compliance
• Project Management
• Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Managerial experience
• SAP experience
• ERP experience

Schedule

• Monday–Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked
• This position will require extended work hours during monthly, quarterly and annual closings

Work Environment

• This position may be in office in Fort Dodge, IA, or Downers Grove, IL
• This position supervises the work of others
• Occasional travel is expected for this position
• Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 95% of shift
• This position operates in a professional office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets and fax machines