Accounting Manager

The role

The Accounting Manager will manage the general ledger for the South Korea entity. This role involves owning inventory and cost accounting for manufacturing operations and reviewing accounts payable transactions.

What you will do

• Manage the general ledger for the South Korea entity in accordance with US GAAP and Korean statutory requirements.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by the local accounting team.
• Own inventory and cost accounting for the manufacturing operation, cost allocations, and analysis of purchase price, labor, and overhead.
• Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Review and approve accounts payable transactions.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for the South Korea entity.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities.
• Prepare local statutory financial statements and support consolidation with the corporate US accounting team.
• Design, document, and maintain internal controls over the general ledger, inventory, and accounts payable processes.
• Mentor and develop local accounting team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Korean GAAP/K-IFRS
• Experience preparing or supporting statutory financial statements in South Korea
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close, general ledger, and accounts payable processes
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Business-level fluency in Korean and English

Nice to have

• Korean CPA, US CPA, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in a startup or high-growth manufacturing company, particularly in battery, automotive, or advanced materials industries

About the company

Factorial Energy is a U.S.-based solid-state battery company developing next-generation e-mobility platforms. The company is partnered with global leaders including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Kia.