Coordinator, Financial Analyst

KCON; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCON, part of CJ ENM, is seeking a Financial Analyst based in Culver City, CA. This role supports corporate finance and involves budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in finance and be bilingual in English and Korean.

The Financial Analyst will conduct monthly financial variance analysis and assist with day-to-day accounting operations. Join a dynamic team expanding Korean entertainment globally!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Strong analytical skills for financial data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly variance analysis of financial results.
• Analyze financial data to support performance tracking.
• Prepare reports and dashboards.
• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare journal entries during financial close cycles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Bilingual in English and Korean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Job description

Compensation Range: $60k - 75k

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Culver City, CA (on-site)

Company Overview

CJ ENM (Entertainment & Media) is the leader in entertainment and commerce in Asia and the #1 premium content powerhouse in Korea, with a growing global footprint. CJ ENM operates businesses across multiple sectors of entertainment, including content, music and live experiences with key business segments in Media Platform (linear channels & OTT platform “TVING,” TV & Film (premium production studios in Studio Dragon, CJ ENM Studios, & FIFTH SEASON), music (original artists, content, distribution platforms, and live event), and commerce. CJ ENM also operates KCON, the largest Korean pop culture fan convention and concert series, which launched in LA as a one-day event in 2012 and has exponentially scaled over a decade to become a global event that has expanded from Los Angeles to New York and across the world to destinations like Japan, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Paris.

CJ ENM has played a key role in not only leading Korea’s culture and content in entertainment for the past 25 years, but also continues to grow the expansion of Korean entertainment globally.

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst supports corporate finance and strategic planning through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. This role involves monitoring financial and operational performance, conducting variance analysis, supporting accounting and close processes, and providing insights for decision‑making and long‑term planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly variance analysis by comparing actual financial results against budget and forecast.
• Analyze operational and financial data to support performance tracking, budgeting, forecasting, operational KPI monitoring, and strategic decision‑making.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries.
• Assist with day‑to‑day accounting operations and support month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner during financial close cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Finance & Accounting
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred