Assistant Accounting Manager

DHD Consulting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in California is seeking an Assistant Manager of Accounting & Finance. This role supports financial operations, requiring proficiency in accounting principles and experience in operational finance. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance, strong presentation skills, and be bilingual in Korean and English. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to create high-impact financial presentations for reporting and forecasting.
• Bilingual in Korean and English (written and spoken) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and deliver professional financial presentations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure timely reporting.
• Develop and deliver professional financial presentations for leadership, board meetings, and investors.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and production to align financial data with business activities.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax professionals during audits.
• Maintain internal controls and support process improvements across finance and operations.
• Translate financial documents as needed for Korean-speaking leadership.

Skills

Accounting principles

Operational finance experience

Presentation skills (PowerPoint)

Analytical skills

Bilingual in Korean and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (nice to have)

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager of Accounting & Finance to support the financial operations of our growing manufacturing business. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, proven experience in operational finance, and the ability to develop high-quality presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Korean is strongly preferred to facilitate communication with overseas leadership and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Analyze financial performance and variances to support strategic business decisions
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Develop and deliver professional financial presentations (PowerPoint) for executive leadership, board meetings, and investors
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and production teams to ensure alignment of financial data with business activities
• Liaise with external auditors, tax professionals, and compliance agencies during audits and reporting cycles
• Maintain internal controls and support the implementation of process improvements across finance and operations
• Communicate regularly with Korean-speaking leadership and business partners; translate financial documents as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance preferred but not required
• 35 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance; prior experience in CPG or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to create high-impact business presentations for financial reporting, forecasting, and operational performance tracking
• Bilingual in Korean and English (spoken and written) strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of inventory management, cost accounting, and standard costing methodologies is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth