Senior Cost Control Specialist

About the Company

HSBMA (Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America) LLC is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to produce batteries for electric vehicles. The joint venture is investing $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia, with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh—enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year. The plant, located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities, began production in June 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Cost Control Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on cost control and financial analysis, including managing budgetary and overhead expenses, month-end close, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, support compliance with regulatory frameworks, drive expense forecasting, provide detailed analysis reports to leadership, and spearhead process improvements across departments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the accounting team during month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results in compliance with IFRS or GAAP.
• Prepare and perform month-end closing, financial forecasting, close reporting, and executive-level presentations to deliver actionable data for senior leadership decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze inventory roll-forward and material ledger movements to ensure the accuracy of inventory valuation, material consumption, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) to pinpoint key business growth drivers and provide strategic, actionable insights.
• Execute dynamic monthly rolling forecasts by analyzing critical operational drivers, including production volumes, cost structures, and potential business risks.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO to design, develop, and manage the annual budget, long-range strategic planning, and target models.
• Proactively identify cost-optimization opportunities, drive process improvements, and spearhead corporate financial efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Cost Control and Financial reporting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or similar accounting software is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), with strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to problem-solve along with solid analytical skills and understanding of business processes.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies and take corrective action in a timely manner.
• Database extraction and analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Korean & English (strongly preferred due to communication needs with South Korean headquarters).
• Experience and knowledge in Battery industry accounting.

Schedule

In-office, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM EST.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from HSBMA.