DescriptionT itle: S e nior Manager, Accounting
Department: EPC Finance
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Director of Corporate Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time
Work Sta tus : Hybrid
SENIOR MANAGER, ACCOUNTING
SUMMARY
The Sr. Manager, Accounting is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting and to develop and maintain accounting practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities . This position reports to the Director of Corporate Finance or anothe r manageme nt personnel that the CEO of the Company ma y designa te . T his position is hybrid, based out of our Houston, TX office, requiring up to 4 days per week in the office.
Standard w orking hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time . This position is expected to trav el up to 2 0 % .
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Close & Reporting
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to strict reporting timelines
• Prepare USA Corp.'s consolidated financial statements and review/validate subsidiary financial statements (US GAAP / IFRS)
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information to management and headquarters, including reports on operating solar assets for management and related-party investors
Technical Accounting & Policy
• Identify, research, and document technical accounting matters, providing accounting support for complex EPC project transactions - including revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion accounting, contract assets and liabilities, change orders, claims, project cost capitalization, and long-term construction contract accounting
• Draft, update, and maintain the Company's accounting policies; educate the accounting team on policy application and drive implementation of new or updated IFRS and US GAAP standards
Audit & Compliance
• Oversee coordination of the annual audit; proactively resolve non-standard or technical accounting matters with external auditors
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Support budget and forecasting activities
• Analyze and interpret financial information to support executive decision-making
• Review of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payroll-related activities
Cross-Functional & International Coordination
• Collaborate with team members to support overall department goals and objectives
• Partner with the non-U.S. based parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies
Process Improvement & Team Development
• Monitor and analyze department workflows to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and resource optimization, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Assist in developing and implementing new procedures to enhance departmental workflow
• Provide training and mentorship to new and existing staff
People Management
• Directly supervise accounting staff, including workload allocation, performance management, and career development
• Support team goals and priorities, and provide regular coaching and feedback to direct reports
• Assist with m obilization logistics including per diem, project assignments, and logistics
• Regular attendance , in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment , is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects , as assigned by Management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, or another related field
- Minimum of 10+ years of accounting experience
- Prior experience directly supervising, coaching, and developing accounting staff
- Speaking and writing capability in both English and Korean are required
- Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting policies and practices
- Experience working in a global company and interfacing with non-U.S. based parent company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to develop processes and procedures with little
- direction in a fast pace and changing environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA a plus
- Experience in the construction industry or renewable energy projects a plus
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: up to 2 0 % as n eeded
EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department
