Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Position Overview This position involves performing financial control and management for the U.S. subsidiary of a global defense and technology leader.

• Employment Structure: The successful candidate will be directly employed by the parent company (LIG D&A) and assigned to provide dedicated services to its U.S. subsidiary, Ghost Robotics.
• Role Purpose: The candidate will serve as a key financial liaison between the parent company and the subsidiary, ensuring alignment in financial reporting, compliance, and business planning.

Location & Work Schedule

• Employer: LIG D&A (assigned to Ghost Robotics)
• Location & Format:
  • Based in or near Philadelphia, PA (candidates who reside in or are able to relocate to the Philadelphia area are preferred).
  • On-site visits to Ghost Robotics: 2–3 times per week; remaining days remote.
  • Weekly video conference with the Korea headquarters required.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Closing & Reporting

• Provide timely financial closing data to the parent company headquarters as requested.
• Perform quarterly IFRS conversion of financial statements.
• Support quarterly consolidated closing for the acquisition SPV (LNGR), including the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Performance Analysis

• Analyze closing results, including fluctuations in assets, liabilities, revenue, COGS, and expenses.
• Perform variance analysis between actual results and forecasts, identifying and mitigating associated risks.

Business Planning Support

• Support subsidiary business planning, including forecasts for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow.
• Manage planning data according to the frequency and cadence jointly determined with the parent company.

Internal Control & Compliance

• Build, improve, and ensure the rigorous operation of the internal accounting control system.
• Ensure the subsidiary complies with US GAAP, K-IFRS, and relevant Korean and U.S. regulations through close collaboration with headquarters.
• Document key accounting policies to ensure full alignment with parent company policies under US GAAP standards.

Key Qualifications

• Work authorization: Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Experience: 5–15 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or audit, with a solid understanding of US GAAP, K-IFRS, and SOX.
• Certification: AICPA license holder (preferred).
• Language: Bilingual fluency in both Korean and English is mandatory.

Additional Information

• Job Title: Financial Controller (final title may be adjusted based on the candidate's specific experience and background).
• Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually (negotiable based on local market standards).
• Employment Type: Annual contract with renewal (this is not a permanent full-time position).