Sr. Manager, Accounting

What we can offer: 

A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success. 

 We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value.  At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board.  We want our colleagues to grow with our global business.  That's why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits.  Come join the team! 

 The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee key accounting activities and help ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audit requirements. This role will be responsible for managing payroll functions, supporting the monthly close process, and preparing reports related to the company’s financial statements.

The position will report to and work closely with the Director of Accounting on account analysis, reconciliations, and the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid operational and technical accounting background, and a proactive approach to driving results. This individual should be a self-starter who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work with a high level of integrity in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement process efficiencies by leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline manual data preparation and routine accounting tasks.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies, including reviewing and executing process and system improvements.
• Participate in strategic finance and accounting projects, including system upgrades, ERP implementations, and other process enhancement initiatives.
• Analyze statutory accounting requirements, regulations, and guidance to ensure the proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Prepare, review, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and procedural standards.
• Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances, and preparing related reports.
• Provide guidance and support to internal departments to ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded and reported in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with external auditors to support successful audit outcomes and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Supervise accounts receivable reconciliation activities and manage AR aging, including invoices, chargebacks, advance receipts, and related items.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes, including vendor management and related controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience (Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or AICPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or related accounting practices required.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting principles required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Oracle-based accounting systems and SAP preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

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