Finance Director

Finance Director

Finance

Irvine, CA

Full-time

What We Are Looking For

The Director of Finance will play a key role in supporting Navien North America's financial planning, business performance management, financial operations and corporate reporting functions. This position will oversee the accounting and tax functions while also serving as functional leader for FP&A and Treasury. This position also serves as the primary liaison between our North American operations and our Korean headquarters, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support. The individual will oversee the finance function and provide leadership throughout the treasury activities while working closely with the accounting and tax team led by the Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both Korean and English and have strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with executives and cross-functional teams across North America and Korea.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (40%)

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze business performance, profitability, revenue trends, margins, and operating expenses
• Prepare monthly management reports and executive presentations
• Develop KPIs and performance dashboards for senior leadership
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to management
• Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business cases

Headquarters Reporting & Communication (25%)

• Serve as the primary finance liaison with Headquarters in Korea
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc performance reports for executive management
• Coordinate management discussions regarding financial results, forecasts, and operational issues
• Support board-level and executive-level reporting requirements
• Translate and communicate financial information effectively between Korean and English-speaking stakeholders

Treasury & Cash Management (20%)

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Monitor working capital, banking relationships, and financing activities
• Support foreign exchange risk management and intercompany transactions
• Optimize cash management processes across North American entities

Finance Leadership & Cross-Functional Support (10%)

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Service teams to improve business performance
• Support internal control initiatives and process improvement projects
• Assist in implementing finance systems and reporting automation

Oversight of Accounting & Tax (5%)

• Provide overall supervision and leadership to Accounting and Tax functions, which includes hiring, counseling, training, and developing the team
• Review financial results and key compliance matters
• Coordinate with the Accounting Manager regarding financial close activities
• Ensure alignment between FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, and Tax functions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience in FP&A, corporate finance, treasury, or corporate finance
• Prior management and development of a finance and/or accounting team
• Fluent Korean and English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, HVAC, distribution, or related industries preferred
• Experience working with Korean headquarters or multinational organizations strongly preferred
• Strong FP&A and management accounting capabilities
• Treasury and cash flow management experience
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling expertise
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pay Scale: $167,000 - $177,000 annually (DOE) + eligible for an annual bonus

Benefits:

• PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance
• Employee-only premium covered at 100%
• Optional Voluntary Benefits: STD, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Discounted Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Flex Spending Accounts: Health and/or Dependent Care
• 11.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Paid Community Involvement Volunteer Day
• 401K Plan, 100% match on employee's contribution, up to 5%
• Employee discounts on Navien products
• Discounted Tickets-hotels, amusement parks, sports events
• On-site EV Chargers
• Monday Lunches
• Life Style Spending Account: You choose-- gas, pet care, financial advisor, gym membership
• Phone Allowance
• Leadership Pay

About Navien, Inc.

Since 2006, Navien, Inc. has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing companies in the home comfort sector across North America. A leader in condensing technology, Navien has revolutionized the industry with its line of high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters, combi-boilers, and wall-hung boilers. In 2024, Navien was recognized as the number one selling manufacturer of gas tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers in North America.

Expanding its offerings, Navien now boasts a full line of HVAC products, including the innovative NPF Hydro-furnace. Additionally, Navien has ventured into the heat pump water heater market, further solidifying its commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for home comfort. The company is also making strides in the water treatment space with cutting-edge scale prevention systems and whole-house filtration solutions.

Navien's international reputation is built on sophisticated engineering, robust design, and a steadfast commitment to quality. Backed by over 40 years of advanced technology expertise from its parent company, KD Navien, the company continues to push boundaries in product development. Navien products are available across the United States and Canada through a select network of trusted wholesale distributors.

Navien Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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