Accounting Manager

Fresenius Medical Care North America; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for its Korea operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards while supporting financial integrity and operational efficiency. This role is critical in managing accounting operations and mentoring junior accountants, requiring strong leadership and analytical skills within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience, including leadership experience.
• Fluent in Korean; proficiency in English (written and verbal) required.
• Experience in SOX compliance and working with shared service centers.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for accounting operations including GL, AR, AP, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end closing.
• Oversee local tax filings and lead YE tax adjustment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA/AICPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

MS Office

Job description

[Accounting Manager]

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead our Korea accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local accounting standards (K-GAAP), tax regulations, and US GAAP/IFRS (as applicable), while supporting internal and external reporting requirements. This role plays a key part in supporting the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our Korea business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for accounting operations including GL, AR, AP, and fixed assets
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with K-GAAP and group policies (e.g., US GAAP or IFRS)
• Ensure smooth month-end closing under IFRS & group reporting procedures to provide accurate numbers in financial statement and group consolidation report.
• Supervise all operations handled by GBS and bring successful cooperation.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee local tax filings (VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, etc.)
• Lead YE tax adjustment for CIT filing, in proactive cooperation with Deloitte
• Ensure internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and SOX (if applicable)
• Manage and mentor junior accountants, if applicable
• Liaise with headquarters and regional finance teams for reporting and ad-hoc analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/AICPA preferred)
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience, including Leadership experience
• Solid knowledge of Korean GAAP and taxation; US GAAP/IFRS knowledge preferred
• Prior experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry a plus
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office, and other equivalent tools used in Fresenius
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in Korean; proficiency in English (written and verbal) required
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience in SOX compliance and working with shared service centers
• Hands-on and detail-oriented with a strategic mindset
• Flexible mindset to handle new types of transactions

Key Relationships

• All department
• PwC & YE
• Tax authority
• Group accounting, Treasury &Tax
• GBS