Accounting & Finance Generalist - DHD Consulting

[Job Description] Accounting & Finance

Job Title: Accounting & Finance Generalist
Reports To: CFO
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Status: Full Time, Exempt

Job Summary
The Accounting and Finance Generalist is responsible for performing finance-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the CFO (including HQ in Korea) to oversee financial reporting and analysis. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: financial performance reporting, budget management, accounts payable and receivable, compliance with financial regulations, and collaboration on audit processes.

Essential Functions and Main Responsibilities:
Accounting & Finance

• Record and report financial statements and indicators (FCF, debts, inventory) in communication with HQ
• Analyze financial performance to manage receivables and payables turnover rates and inventory turnover days
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (e.g., IFRS closing, intercompany transactions)
• Manage operating expenses, including general and employee expenses
• Oversee the establishment and management of financial systems
• Facilitate external audits and issue audit reports
• Handle tax compliance in the U.S. (federal, state corporate taxes, sales tax, etc.) and manage related issues
• Issue transfer pricing reports and address related issues
• Establish tax strategies and identify/exploit various tax credits
• Manage and report the company's cash status and oversee account management (including new accounts) and fund transfers
• Issue and manage corporate cards
• Handle funding matters and communicate with HQ
• Prepare annual reports (once a year) and address additional tasks for state registration
• Contract with accounting firms (accounting, tax, consulting, etc.) and execute networking operations
• Establish and manage financial authority regulations
• Collaborate with senior management (including HQ) on Accounting and Finance issues, following up with Finance planning and internal policies, including system implementation and rule reviews; regular communication with HQ and reporting in Korean is required
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Management

• Develop and manage strategic business plans
• Monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators
• Oversee and manage monthly performance metrics
• Manage contracts for commercial insurance and credit insurance
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Competencies

• Thorough understanding of financial reporting and analysis processes, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local financial regulations
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Education and Experience

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis is essential
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance roles required
• CPA or other relevant financial certification is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Bilingual in English/Korean strongly preferred (Korean: business-level proficiency)

Travel
Local: less than 10%