Who we are

At TwelveLabs, we are pioneering the development of cutting-edge multimodal foundation models that have the ability to comprehend videos just like humans do. Our models have redefined the standards in video-language modeling, empowering us with more intuitive and far-reaching capabilities, and fundamentally transforming the way we interact with and analyze various forms of media.

With a $107 million in Seed and Series A funding, our company is backed by top-tier venture capital firms such as NVIDIA’s NVentures, NEA, Radical Ventures, and Index Ventures, and prominent AI visionaries and founders such as Fei-Fei Li, Silvio Savarese, Alexandr Wang and more. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an influential APAC presence in Seoul, our global footprint underscores our commitment to driving worldwide innovation.

We are a global company that values the uniqueness of each person’s journey. It is the differences in our cultural, educational, and life experiences that allow us to constantly challenge the status quo. We are looking for individuals who are motivated by our mission and eager to make an impact as we push the bounds of technology to transform the world. Join us as we revolutionize video understanding and multimodal AI.

About the Role

Twelve Labs is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and bilingual Accounting Manager (CPA required) to oversee all financial accounting and reporting activities for our Korea entity. This role requires strong technical expertise in K-GAAP and familiarity with US GAAP, as well as ownership of Korea’s statutory reporting requirements.

In addition to managing the monthly close and ensuring accurate and timely reporting, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for driving process improvements and system efficiencies to enhance scalability, accuracy, and timeliness across Korea finance operations. The role will also act as the key liaison between the Korea team and US finance team, ensuring alignment on reporting and compliance with corporate accounting policies.

This person will report directly to Twelve Labs global accounting lead and will partner closely with the Korea operations team to support consolidated reporting and corporate objectives.

What You’ll Do

Financial Close & Reporting

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for TwelveLabs' Korea entity.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with K-GAAP and US-GAAP.

• Maintain the general ledger and oversee reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

• Coordinate/Liaise with the Sr. Accounting Manager to ensure Korea results are properly recorded within the consolidation ERP system (Campfire) for accurate global reporting.

• Support global consolidation processes

Payroll Processing

• Oversee payroll processing for Korea employees in partnership with HR and US finance.

• Ensure accurate recording of payroll, benefits, and related employee expenses in compliance with Korea regulations and Twelve Labs’ policies.

Compliance

• Coordinate with the Sr. Accounting Manager and external tax consultants to ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare required schedules, documentation, and explanations for reconciliations

Intercompany & Transactions

• Manage intercompany accounting and invoicing between Korea and the US.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations) to ensure accuracy of transactions

Process & Efficiency

• Identify and recommend improvements in accounting processes, controls, and systems (currently Wehago for KR & Campfire for consolidation) usage to enhance scalability, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Provide accounting insights and recommendations to support operational efficiency within the Korea entity.

You may be a good fit if you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of K-GAAP and US-GAAP.

• Experience supporting global consolidations for a multi-national business.

• Highly detail-oriented, efficient, and organized in meeting deadlines.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Wehago, Campfire).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across geographies and cultures.

• Fluent in Korean and English (written and spoken).

• Comfortable with collaborating across time zones.

Nice to have

Prior experience in a US-Korea company.

Benefits and Perks

• A Global Team Growing Alongside Global B2B Customers

• Hybrid Work Culture that Balances Autonomy and Collaboration

• MacBook and WFH Office Setup Support (₩700,000), with Device Refresh Every 3 Years

• Monthly Corporate Card Allowance of ₩600,000 for Meals, Transportation, and More

• In-Office Snack Bar Stocked with Snacks, Coffee, and Fresh Produce

• Two-Week Winter Break at the End of the Year

• Annual Health Check-Up Support

• English training Program Provided