Finance Admin Controller Korean/Eng

Finance & Administration ControllerWe are seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Controller to oversee the financial and administrative operations of a U.S. subsidiary of a Korean trading/manufacturing company.This is a hands-on, broad-based leadership role responsible for accounting, financial reporting, treasury and cash management, tax coordination, HR/payroll administration, and general corporate administration.The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Controller, CFO, Finance Director/Manager, or equivalent senior finance professional, preferably within a Korean-owned U.S. subsidiary.This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently in a lean organization and acting as a key liaison between U.S. operations and Korean headquarters.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial ReportingOversee A/R, A/P, general ledger, inventory, fixed assets, and month-end closing.Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.Monitor profitability, working capital, operating expenses, and overall financial performance.Maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures.Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and accounting service providers.Treasury & Cash ManagementManage daily cash flow, working capital, collections, and payments.Maintain banking relationships and oversee corporate banking activities.Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity.Support financing activities, credit facilities, and other treasury matters.Tax & ComplianceCoordinate federal and state tax filings with external tax advisors.Oversee payroll tax and other financial compliance requirements.Coordinate U.S./Korea intercompany transactions and related financial matters.Help ensure compliance with applicable U.S. regulations and corporate requirements.Budgeting & Business SupportPrepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.Analyze actual results versus budget and explain significant variances.Provide management with financial insights and recommendations.Support pricing, margin, inventory, and working-capital analysis.HR & General AdministrationOversee payroll, employee benefits, insurance, and related administration.Support employee onboarding, terminations, and HR compliance.Manage corporate insurance, licenses, registrations, office administration, and key vendors.Coordinate with external legal, accounting, and professional service providers.Headquarters CoordinationServe as a key financial and administrative liaison between the U.S. subsidiary and Korean headquarters.Prepare financial and operational reports requested by headquarters.Coordinate intercompany settlements and cross-border financial matters.Communicate U.S. business and financial matters effectively to Korean management.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.5+ years of relevant U.S. accounting/finance experience.Previous experience as a Controller, CFO, Finance Director/Manager, or equivalent senior finance professional.Hands-on experience with accounting, financial reporting, treasury/cash management, and tax coordination.Ability to independently manage multiple functions in a lean organization.Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.Fluent Korean and English communication skills.Must already be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:The pay transparency policy is available here:For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.