Bilingual Mandarin Finance Manager

SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Own financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and IPO readiness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage the company's accounting and financial operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuringtimelyandaccuratereporting.
• Monitor company cash flow, working capital, and financial performance, providing recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in collaboration with department leaders.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support executive leadership with financial modeling, profitability analysis, and business planning initiatives.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish,maintain, and continuously improve internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax regulations, and other applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Assistin developing financial governance processes to support futureaudit,investor, and public-company requirements.

Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate and serve as the primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants.
• Prepare schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses for annual audits and regulatory reviews.
• Identifyfinancial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to strengthen operational and financial controls.

Payroll & Financial Operations

• Oversee payroll administration and ensureaccurateandtimelypayroll processing in coordination with Human Resources and external payroll providers.
• Review payroll reconciliations, payroll tax filings, and related compliance requirements.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking relationships, and treasury activities.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, financial processes, and reporting tools to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP, accounting, payroll, and financial reporting systems.
• Develop documentation and standardized procedures to support organizational growth and operational excellence.

Leadership & Strategic Support

• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations that support businessobjectives.
• Assistwith due diligence, financing activities, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives asrequired.
• Support the company's long-term growth strategy, including preparation for enhanced financial reporting, governance, and IPO readiness initiatives.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, auditing, orfinancial management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA
• 8+ years of experience 
• Big 4 public accounting experience 
• IPO, SEC reporting, or public company experience 
• Construction/project accounting experience
• 7–10+ years accounting/finance experience