Senior Manager / Manager, Costing & Planning

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented FP&A professional with 8 years of experience to support financial planning, forecasting, cost control, KPI management, and headquarters reporting. This position will report to the Finance Team Lead. The role plays a key part in business planning, financial analysis, and executive reporting to Korean headquarters. While not mandatory, proficiency in both Korean and English is a significant plus for navigating our multinational work environment.

The position is a critical role responsible for driving the financial planning, operational analysis, and reporting for the site. This position ensures that manufacturing costs, inventory, and overall financial performance are accurately tracked and aligned with both site-level operational plans and Headquarters’ requirements.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Support annual business planning and mid- to long-term financial planning processes.
• Lead site-level budgeting and rolling forecasts (monthly/bi-weekly) aligned with operational plans.
• Perform variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual, Prior Periods) and analyze monthly financial results including P&L, margins, and cost structures.
• Develop financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, to support executive management decision-making.
• Monitor and manage key financial and operational KPIs, identifying issues and escalating them as appropriate.

Manufacturing & Operational Accounting

• Conduct actual cost accounting for manufacturing operations and analyze cost drivers to provide insights.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and optimization.
• Partner with operations teams to support cost control initiatives and optimize production performance.
• Support the monthly close process by providing detailed variance explanations and ensuring accuracy in financial data.

HQ Reporting & Liaison

• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for headquarters (HQ) to communicate site performance.
• Ensure all financial reporting is aligned with HQ requirements and corporate policies.
• Act as the primary financial liaison between U.S. operations and Korean HQ, facilitating communication and information flow.
• Perform other ad-hoc financial tasks and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 8 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, or corporate finance
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience in cost management and KPI reporting
• Experience preparing executive-level or headquarters reports
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a structured finance organization and communicate clearly across reporting lines
• Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP experience preferred
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Nice to Have:

• Ability to operate effectively in a multinational environment; bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (written and verbal) is highly preferred.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and executive presentations in both languages

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $140,000 to $186,000 plus annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Benefits:

· 13 paid holidays

· Vacation time

· 401K match

· Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment