Principal Advisor- bilingual in Korean

Principal Advisor- bilingual in Korean Cesna Recruitment Totowa, NJ Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $175,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Cash flow planning Stakeholder engagement Professional ethics Cash flow monitoring Cash management International corporation experience Legal compliance Financial compliance Full Job Description We are seeking a Principal Advisor — a hands-on, autonomous executive who will personally own and execute across a broad portfolio spanning finance, investments, real estate, and multi-entity management. This is not a coordination or delegation role; the right candidate brings at least 7-10 years of deep, cross-disciplinary expertise and operates with the judgment and independence needed to lead high-stakes financial, operational, and international matters directly on behalf of the Principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Administration Report to Principal on various business agenda items and advise Principal on key decisions Serve as the Principal's primary liaison with management and key point of contact for business network Support business operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders Review major contracts, help review key legal matters and coordinate with counsel as needed Finance & Accounting Oversee finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance Review financial reports and perform financial analysis Manage cash flow and proactively identify and secure funding resources Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives Corporate Development Drive business improvement initiatives and lead strategic planning and execution Evaluate and advance corporate development opportunities (e.g., strategic partnerships) Monitor subsidiary performance and oversee reports and major decisions for international entities Lead transactions related to real property assets Investment Portfolio & Wealth Management Monitor and manage commercial real estate investment holdings Serve as primary liaison with investment partners, advisors, and asset managers Evaluate and execute new investment opportunities on behalf of the Principal Oversee managing the Principal's private wealth portfolio, and assist in tax and estate planning Requirements Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience spanning two or more of: corporate finance, corporate development, institutional finance transactions, commercial real estate finance, senior executive operations, private wealth management, family office, or principal advisory services Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute across finance, legal and operational matters without delegation Ability to think creatively and proactively find solutions to solve real business challenges Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize with a high sense of urgency Extraordinary ethical standards with a strong sense of ownership Strong financial acumen, including direct experience with financial reporting, cash management, and investment oversight Experience managing business entities, including cross-border and international operations Proven ability to work in high-trust, high-discretion environments with senior principals Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written communication skills Comfortable acting as proxy and representative for the Principal across a range of stakeholder interactions Bilingual Korean and English (strongly preferred) Benefits Comprehensive health insurance, 401K, PTO, Sick days