Finance Manager, Korea

About the role

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

What you'll do

• You will manage full-cycle local corporate finance operations including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, Accounts Payable, vendor contracts and cash management.
• You will take full ownership of local tax requirements, including monthly withholding/social tax payments, quarterly VAT filings and annual corporate tax return in partnership with external tax advisors, PwC.
• You will ensure all reporting remains compliant with US/KR GAAP, coordinate both internal and external audit requests, and review office performance reports and lead budgeting processes to provide leadership with a clear view of financial trajectories.
• You will perform other ad-hoc analysis and participate in special projects as assigned.
• You will act as a vital link between local office and our Global Shared Service Center, requiring seamless collaboration across time zones.
• You will interact with various internal stakeholders and external tax advisors, providing clarity and insight into the Korea office's financial health.
• You will help shape the direction of this capability from the ground up while partnering closely with colleagues across region.
• Your responsibilities are not limited to the above and may evolve to meet the changing needs of Office, covering from 'scratch-level' daily process to executive-level strategic summaries.

Requirements

• 4-year degree, preferably in Finance field
• 5+ years of accounting / finance experience
• Broad knowledge across the Korean tax landscape, including VAT, Corporate, and Individual tax regulations
• Advanced computer literacy, specifically with MS Excel (required)
• A deep understanding of general accounting concepts and the ability to perform independent technical accounting research
• Strong organizational ability with keen attention to detail; a proactive problem-solver who remains calm under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• A Service mindset, strong team-oriented attitude, and the utmost discretion when handling confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proficient communication skills in English for effective interaction with global shared services and stakeholders and the ability to work effectively with senior colleagues and integrate day-to-day decisions into the broader agenda of the Finance function and regional finance community

Preferred qualifications

• CPA or MBA preferred
• A background in a premier multinational corporation or a Big 4 Accounting firm, complemented by deep expertise in payroll tax, are highly preferred
• Foundational knowledge of US/KR GAAP is preferred; experience with IFRS is considered a plus
• MS Access (strongly preferred)

Benefits

• Continuous learning: structured programs, mentorship, feedback-focused development
• A voice that matters: your ideas and contributions valued from day one
• Global community: colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities
• Exceptional benefits: competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children