5+ years experience in corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, or related field
Preferred experience in multinational subsidiary finance operations
Fluency in English and Korean for effective communication
Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local tax regulations
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison between US Branch and Korea HQ for financial matters
Lead annual budgets, business plans, and financial forecasts in collaboration with HQ
Review and align project budget proposals with local business units and HQ
Manage inquiries regarding project budgets and track performance against budgets
Coordinate with accounting and tax firms to review deliverables and compliance
Oversee corporate credit card and employee reimbursement policies
Provide local training on travel and expense policies, in partnership with HQ
Benefits
Encouragement of applications from U.S. veterans and eligible candidates for employment preference
Focus on a fast-paced, cross-border work environment
Collaboration with teams across global operations
Opportunity to impact financial strategy and business growth
Full Job Description
The Finance Operations Manager, US Operations will serve as the primary Finance Business Partner for 42dot's US Branch, owning the branch's financial health and regulatory compliance while maintaining close strategic alignment with Korea Headquarters (HQ). This is a hands-on generalist role for a finance professional who can move fluidly between high-level strategic coordination and day-to-day financial execution.
Responsibilities:
1. Finance Business Partnering & HQ Liaison
Serve as the primary financial liaison between the US Branch and Korea HQ, ensuring local compliance and alignment with global financial policies and corporate governance. Serve as the primary local finance lead for annual budgets, mid-to-long-term business plans, and financial forecasts, partnering with Korea HQ. Facilitate and streamline the local Project Approval process, collaborating closely with HQ Strategy and Finance teams.
2. FP&A, Budgeting & Project Control
Conduct the initial review of project-based budget proposals drafted by local business units, partnering with Korea HQ to ensure strategic alignment and fiscal responsibility. Serve as the local point of contact for project budget inquiries, tracking budget vs. actuals (BvA) and partnering with HQ on real-time adjustments.
3. Accounting, Taxation & Treasury
Partner with external accounting and tax advisory firms and Korea HQ to review local accounting and tax deliverables, supporting local bookkeeping, tax filings. Proactively address local federal, state, and city tax matters, working closely with local advisors and HQ Finance. Support local financial and SOX/Internal Control audits, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors.
4. Financial Operations & Expense Management
Administer, reconcile, and enforce policy for corporate credit cards and employee reimbursement programs. Provide local training and guidance on travel and expense (T&E) policy, collaborating with HQ to optimize reimbursement workflows. Partner with HQ and relevant departments to resolve outstanding claims in the expense reimbursement syste
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related field.
Experience operating as a finance generalist in a multinational subsidiary or foreign branch is highly preferred.
Native or professional-grade fluency in both English and Korean is strictly required to facilitate seamless coordination with Korea HQ and local US partners.
Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local tax regulations.
Exceptional interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills, with a proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA certification (AICPA or KICPA).
Compensation:
$126,000 to $197,640
Interview Process:
Application Screening
First Interview (Virtual, approximately 30 to 45 minutes)
Second Interview (In-person or Virtual, approximately 3 hours)
Offer Discussion / Onboarding
Additional Information:
In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.
All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.
If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to [email protected].
We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.
A message to Future Teammates:
As the Global Finance Manager, US Operations, you'll serve as the primary finance partner for 42dot's US Branch, working closely with Korea HQ to support sound financial operations and business growth.
If you enjoy working in a global environment, collaborating across teams, and making an impact through finance, we'd love to hear from you.
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