Global Business Unit Controller
Kennametal
ERP
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for TwelveLabs' Korea entity.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with K-GAAP and US-GAAP.
- Maintain the general ledger and oversee reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Coordinate/liaise with the Sr. Accounting Manager to ensure Korea results are properly recorded within the consolidation ERP system (Campfire) for accurate global reporting.
- Support global consolidation processes.
- Oversee payroll processing for Korea employees in partnership with HR and US finance.
- Ensure accurate recording of payroll, benefits, and related employee expenses in compliance with Korea regulations and Twelve Labs’ policies.
- Coordinate with the Sr. Accounting Manager and external tax consultants to ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare required schedules, documentation, and explanations for reconciliations.
- Manage intercompany accounting and invoicing between Korea and the US.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations) to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Identify and recommend improvements in accounting processes, controls, and systems (currently Wehago for KR & Campfire for consolidation) to enhance scalability, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Provide accounting insights and recommendations to support operational efficiency within the Korea entity.
- Report directly to Twelve Labs global accounting lead and partner closely with the Korea operations team to support consolidated reporting and corporate objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of K-GAAP and US-GAAP.
- Experience supporting global consolidations for a multi-national business.
- Highly detail-oriented, efficient, and organized in meeting deadlines.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Wehago, Campfire).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across geographies and cultures.
- Fluent in Korean and English (written and spoken).
- Comfortable with collaborating across time zones.
- Nice to have: Prior experience in a US-Korea company.
