Job Title:

Finance and Accounting Manager (Korean Bilingual Required)

Position Details Role:

Finance and Accounting Manager Pay Rate:

$130,000 - $140,000 / Year (Gross Annual Salary)

Location:

Rolling Meadows, IL (Northwest Suburbs of Chicago / 100% In-Person)

Job Type:

Full-Time /

Permanent Reports To:

Director of FP&A Language Requirement:

Professional proficiency in spoken and written Korean and English (Required)

Work Authorization:

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (The client will NOT support visa)

Benefits & Compensation Details Probationary Period & PTO:

15 days Paid Time Off (PTO) + 5 Floating Holidays per year. Standard benefit eligibility starts after a 3-month probation period. 401(k)

Matching:

Available after 3 months of employment. Up to 5% company match when employee contributes 7% of gross salary. Health Insurance (100% Employee Paid and is inlcuded in Salary): Group Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available (Full premium paid by employee, 2026 PPO Annual Rates below):

Employee Only:

$3,087.24/yr (

Medical:

$2,717.52 /

Dental:

$291.72 /

Vision:

$78.00) Employee +

Spouse/Partner:

$9,123.66/yr (

Medical:

$8,332.74 /

Dental:

$635.44 /

Vision:

$155.48) Employee + Child(ren): $6,305.00/yr (

Medical:

$5,497.44 /

Dental:

$624.52 /

Vision:

$183.04)

Family:

$12,472.98/yr (

Medical:

$11,102.00 /

Dental:

$1,090.70 /

Vision:

$280.28)

Relocation Support:

Within Illinois:

Up to $4,000 Relocating from another state: Up to $5,000 (Negotiable) Role Summary The client is seeking an experienced Finance and Accounting Manager to manage key corporate financial reporting, consolidation support, cash flow forecasting, and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) activities across the company and its U.S. subsidiaries. Serving as a crucial finance partner, this role owns subsidiary financial/footnote reporting packages, working independently while collaborating closely with subsidiary accounting teams, headquarters in Korea, external auditors, and senior leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and automated financial governance.

Top Skills Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

Proven track record in preparing quarterly/annual footnote reporting packages, monthly closing packages, trial balance reviews, and HQ consolidation support.

ICFR & Internal Controls:

Hands-on experience evaluating control design/operating effectiveness, updating Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), testing SOX-style controls, and managing audit remediation.

Cash Flow Forecasting & Analysis:

Advanced capabilities in managing rolling 12-month cash flow models, analyzing variance trends, and evaluating liquidity/funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

Prepare, review, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and footnote packages to HQ; reconcile accounts, investigate trial balance variances, and maintain consistent reporting standards.

Accounting Governance & Audit Coordination:

Track changes in IFRS 18 and

U.S. GAAP

standards; manage internal/external audit requests, maintain standardized account mappings, and escalate unusual transaction risks.

Rolling Cash Flow & Financial Analysis:

Develop and maintain rolling 12-month cash flow forecasts across holding companies and subsidiaries; analyze actual-vs-forecast variances (dividends, intercompany funding, debt service) and present liquidity summaries to executive leadership.

ICFR & Control Implementation:

Support the annual ICFR operating plan, evaluate control design/operating effectiveness, update RCMs, flowcharts, and policies, track deficiency remediation, and align audit activities.

Process Improvement & ERP Automation:

Drive standardization and process automation across multi-ERP systems; bridge communications between U.S. subsidiaries, IT teams, external advisors, and Korea HQ.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required. CPA or relevant professional certification is a plus.

Experience:

7+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, audit, or corporate finance experience (including project leadership or supervisory review experience).

Industry Background:

Prior experience in a multi-entity manufacturing, distribution, or complex corporate operating environment preferred.

Language Skills:

Professional fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is strictly required for daily cross-border communication.

Technical & Standards Skills:

Advanced MS Excel capabilities (data modeling, reporting automation); working knowledge of

U.S. GAAP, IFRS, ICFR/SOX

controls, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Core Competencies Cross-Border Collaboration:

Exceptional bilingual communication skills to interface effectively between U.S. operating units, executive leaders, external auditors, and Korea HQ.

Analytical & Strategic Judgment:

High attention to detail with the ability to translate complex multi-entity financial datasets into clear executive summaries and operational recommendations.

Ownership & Project Leadership:

Self-starter mindset capable of driving process automation, managing competing reporting deadlines, and guiding junior team members effectively.