Finance Manager Bilingual (EN/KR)

As a Bilingual Finance Manager, your main duties include overseeing all financial activities, collaborating on reporting compliance, coordinating with external auditors, managing cash flow, and conducting financial analysis. You will also support our Korean CFO in aligning operations with U.S. accounting standards while preparing reports for our Korean head office.

To qualify for the Bilingual Finance Manager role, candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, along with substantial experience in finance management. Proficiency in financial management tools is crucial, and being bilingual in English and Korean is a must.

While not strictly necessary, prior experience in the manufacturing industry is highly desirable for the Bilingual Finance Manager position. This experience can provide valuable insights into applicable financial protocols and improve your effectiveness in operations.

In this role, the Bilingual Finance Manager will closely collaborate with the finance team, driving efforts in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Your leadership will help optimize financial processes while ensuring accurate reporting and analysis that align with strategic goals.

A Bilingual Finance Manager should be proficient in various financial management software and tools. Familiarity with advanced Excel, accounting software, and data analysis tools is crucial to effectively navigate financial reporting and drive performance.

In answering this question, share specific examples of your previous roles where you oversaw financial processes. Focus on the techniques you implemented that improved the efficiency or accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.

Discuss any instances where you played a key role in maintaining compliance, detailing any specific standards you worked with and the procedures you followed to stay current on regulation changes.

Highlight your approach to budgeting and forecasting by discussing methodologies you commonly use, such as historical data analysis or market trend assessments. Mention successes tied to these strategies.

Emphasize your collaborative mindset and provide examples of projects where you worked with teams beyond finance, showcasing how you contributed to achieving shared business goals.

Reflect on your time management techniques and stress-relief practices. Share situations where you successfully navigated high-pressure projects while meeting deadlines.

Demonstrate your understanding by explaining key differences between the two standards and share how you've previously handled transitions or conversions between them.

Mention the financial analysis tools you're familiar with, detailing how you utilize them in your daily responsibilities. Highlight any data visualization tools you prefer that help clarify your analysis.

Outline the steps you take to prepare reports, including data collection, analysis interpretation, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure accuracy before final submission.

Discuss your strategies for cash flow management, focusing on monitoring income and expenses, forecasting cash flows, and how you adjust spending to maintain positive cash flow.

Explain your process for overseeing audit preparations, including how you maintain open lines of communication with auditors and ensure that all necessary documentation is accurate and ready for review.