Finance Director

Navien Inc. ‚Ä¢ Irvine, California ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $167,000–$177,000 / year

Posted on Sat, Aug 8, 2026

Finance Director Finance Irvine, CA Full-time What We Are Looking For The Director of Finance will play a key role in supporting Navien North America's financial planning, business performance management, financial operations and corporate reporting functions. This position will oversee the accounting and tax functions while also serving as functional leader for FP&A and Treasury. This position also serves as the primary liaison between our North American operations and our Korean headquarters, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support. The individual will oversee the finance function and provide leadership throughout the treasury activities while working closely with the accounting and tax team led by the Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both Korean and English and have strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with executives and cross-functional teams across North America and Korea. Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Analysis (40%)

Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Analyze business performance, profitability, revenue trends, margins, and operating expenses
Prepare monthly management reports and executive presentations
Develop KPIs and performance dashboards for senior leadership
Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to management
Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business cases

Headquarters Reporting & Communication (25%)

Serve as the primary finance liaison with Headquarters in Korea
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc performance reports for executive management
Coordinate management discussions regarding financial results, forecasts, and operational issues
Support board-level and executive-level reporting requirements
Translate and communicate financial information effectively between Korean and English-speaking stakeholders

Treasury & Cash Management (20%)

Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
Monitor working capital, banking relationships, and financing activities
Support foreign exchange risk management and intercompany transactions
Optimize cash management processes across North American entities

Finance Leadership & Cross-Functional Support (10%)

Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Service teams to improve business performance
Support internal control initiatives and process improvement projects
Assist in implementing finance systems and reporting automation

Oversight of Accounting & Tax (5%)

Provide overall supervision and leadership to Accounting and Tax functions, which includes hiring, counseling, training, and developing the team
Review financial results and key compliance matters
Coordinate with the Accounting Manager regarding financial close activities
Ensure alignment between FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, and Tax functions

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
10+ years of progressive finance experience
5+ years of leadership experience in FP&A, corporate finance, treasury, or corporate finance
Prior management and development of a finance and/or accounting team
Fluent Korean and English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred
Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, HVAC, distribution, or related industries preferred
Experience working with Korean headquarters or multinational organizations strongly preferred
Strong FP&A and management accounting capabilities
Treasury and cash flow management experience
Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling expertise
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
SAP experience strongly preferred
Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Pay Scale: $167,000 - $177,000 annually (DOE) + eligible for an annual bonus Benefits:

PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance
Employee-only premium covered at 100%
Optional Voluntary Benefits: STD, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Discounted Pet Insurance
Pre-Tax Flex Spending Accounts: Health and/or Dependent Care
11.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year
Paid Community Involvement Volunteer Day
401K Plan, 100% match on employee’s contribution, up to 5%
Employee discounts on Navien products
Discounted Tickets-hotels, amusement parks, sports events
On-site EV Chargers
Monday Lunches
Life Style Spending Account: You choose-- gas, pet care, financial advisor, gym membership
Phone Allowance
Leadership Pay

About Navien, Inc. Since 2006, Navien, Inc. has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing companies in the home comfort sector across North America. A leader in condensing technology, Navien has revolutionized the industry with its line of high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters, combi-boilers, and wall-hung boilers. In 2024, Navien was recognized as the number one selling manufacturer of gas tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers in North America. Expanding its offerings, Navien now boasts a full line of HVAC products, including the innovative NPF Hydro-furnace. Additionally, Navien has ventured into the heat pump water heater market, further solidifying its commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for home comfort. The company is also making strides in the water treatment space with cutting-edge scale prevention systems and whole-house filtration solutions. Navien’s international reputation is built on sophisticated engineering, robust design, and a steadfast commitment to quality. Backed by over 40 years of advanced technology expertise from its parent company, KD Navien, the company continues to push boundaries in product development. Navien products are available across the United States and Canada through a select network of trusted wholesale distributors. Navien Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Agencies Please!

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