Bilingual English/Korean Finance & Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations and financial planning for a manufacturing business based in Santa Fe Springs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year end close under US GAAP, delivering P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements; review and approve journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations; maintain GL accuracy and close checklists; prepare monthly management reporting packages with clear explanations of results.
- Manage manufacturing accounting for inventory, WIP, and finished goods to ensure accurate valuation and proper period cutoffs; own COGS and gross margin accuracy; reconcile inventory subledgers to the GL; analyze cost drivers and variances and partner with Operations to address root causes; lead cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and document discrepancies.
- Lead FP&A activities including annual budgeting and rolling forecasts using driver-based models; provide actionable financial insights to leadership to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Develop and maintain short and mid term cash flow forecasts; monitor working capital metrics (DSO, DPO, DIO) and drive initiatives to improve cash conversion; support banking reporting and covenant tracking as applicable.
- Own QuickBooks configuration, including chart of accounts, classes, and locations; ensure data accuracy, consistency, and auditability; implement internal control best practices in QuickBooks and enhance reporting automation; manage system integrations to ensure clean data flow into the GL.
- Support tax reporting with schedules and workpapers; coordinate with external tax advisors and CPAs; assist with sales and use tax compliance and reconciliations; prepare for external audits by delivering audit ready workpapers and strengthen internal controls over inventory, purchasing, A/P, and monthly close.
- Lead and develop accounting staff as applicable; drive accountability and continuous improvement; partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and leadership to ensure aligned assumptions and accurate performance reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting close and reporting and FP&A in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially inventory, COGS, accrual accounting, and period cut-off.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
- Demonstrated experience with inventory, WIP, cycle counts, physical inventory, and gross margin analysis.
- Experience supporting tax reporting with external advisors (tax schedules, workpapers, sales & use tax support).
- Experience leading external audits and producing audit ready reconciliations and documents.
- Bilingual: English and Korean.
Technologies
Compensation
Salary: USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Department
Administration
Reports To
Director of Administration
Employment Type
Full-Time, Exempt
About Us
Woojin IS America, Inc. is a fast growing manufacturer headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA that specializes in electric equipment for rolling stock and light rail vehicles. The company serves North American customers with advanced technologies designed to deliver safe, reliable, and long lasting transportation equipment.
About the Role
A bilingual (English and Korean) Accounting and Finance Manager will lead both accounting operations and financial planning for the manufacturing business. Using QuickBooks, this role owns the monthly close, US GAAP financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and cash flow management. You will collaborate with Operations, Sales, and other leaders to improve gross margin visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support tax and audit requirements.
