Job Title: Manager of Finance & Accounting 

Property of: CJ Bio America

          1946 Harvest Ave.

          Fort Dodge, Iowa  50501

Job #: Manager of Finance & Accounting

REV: 4/30/25

Department: Finance/Accounting

Reports to: CFO

Career Path: BP

Function: Administration

■Full-Time        

■ Exempt

Job Summary

 Responsible for managing accounting and financials for the company.

Summary of Essential Job 

Functions

Managing accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department and company;  

Lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work;

Control for responding of external audit procedure and taxation;

Communicate with HQ in Korea for reporting financial status with a timely manner;

Provide critical financial analysis to assist in the decision making process;

Prepare ad-hoc reports and special projects for senior management;

Recommends best courses of action based on business plan and financial analysis

Forecast cash flows positions, related borrowing needs and available funds;

Provide leadership to establish an effective financial information system;

Ensure account reconciliations are performed on a monthly basis;

Manage accounting policies and procedures;

Maintain Finance/Accounting vendor relationships;

Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state and local financial legal requirements

Maintains confidentiality of company financial information

Works with the CFO on appropriate fiscal strategies

 Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include s interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Manage K-SOX tasks in compliance with HQ guidance

Manage corporation’s treasury operation by strategic cash management for non-operating income

Manage and explore relationships with banks, consulting, and external auditors

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

Ability to participate in a high performance team-based environment that is fast-learning and adaptive;

Ability to communicate effectively and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including utilizing problem solving skills;

Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel;

Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills;

Bilingual in Korean and English required  

Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Managerial experience

SAP experience

ERP experience

CPA certification preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked. 

This position supervises the work of others

Occasional travel is expected for this position

Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 95% of shift;

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets and fax machines

Education and Experience:

Doctorate Degree

OR

Master’s Degree & 3 years of directly related work experience

OR

Bachelor’s Degree & 5 years of directly related work experience

OR

Associate’s Degree & 8 years of directly related work experience

OR

High School Diploma/GED & 10 years of directly related experience

Bilingual in Korean and English required

Manufacturing accounting knowledge experience required

SAP experience preferred

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This job description is subject to change at any time.