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Principal Advisor- bilingual in Korean

Cesna Recruitment

Posted 1 day ago

We are seeking a Principal Advisor — a hands-on, autonomous executive who will personally own and

execute across a broad portfolio spanning finance, investments, real estate, and multi-entity

management. This is not a coordination or delegation role; the right candidate brings at least 7–10 years

of deep, cross-disciplinary expertise and operates with the judgment and independence needed to lead

high-stakes financial, operational, and international matters directly on behalf of the Principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Administration

•Report to Principal on various business agenda items and advise Principal on key decisions

•Serve as the Principal’s primary liaison with management and key point of contact for business

network

•Support business operations through collaboration with senior management and department

leaders

•Review major contracts, help review key legal matters and coordinate with counsel as needed

Finance & Accounting

•Oversee finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance

•Review financial reports and perform financial analysis

•Manage cash flow and proactively identify and secure funding resources

•Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives

Corporate Development

•Drive business improvement initiatives and lead strategic planning and execution

•Evaluate and advance corporate development opportunities (e.g., strategic partnerships)

•Monitor subsidiary performance and oversee reports and major decisions for international

entities

•Lead transactions related to real property assets

Investment Portfolio & Wealth Management

•Monitor and manage commercial real estate investment holdings

•Serve as primary liaison with investment partners, advisors, and asset managers

•Evaluate and execute new investment opportunities on behalf of the Principal

•Oversee managing the Principal’s private wealth portfolio, and assist in tax and estate planning

Requirements

•Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience spanning two or more of: corporate finance,

corporate development, institutional finance transactions, commercial real estate finance,

senior executive operations, private wealth management, family office, or principal advisory

services

•Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute across finance, legal and operational

matters without delegation

•Ability to think creatively and proactively find solutions to solve real business challenges

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize with a high sense of urgency

•Extraordinary ethical standards with a strong sense of ownership

•Strong financial acumen, including direct experience with financial reporting, cash management,

and investment oversight

•Experience managing business entities, including cross-border and international operations

•Proven ability to work in high-trust, high-discretion environments with senior principals

•Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written communication skills

•Comfortable acting as proxy and representative for the Principal across a range of stakeholder

interactions

•Bilingual Korean and English (strongly preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, 401K, PTO, Sick days

Job details

Workplace

Office

Location

Totowa, New Jersey, United States

Experience

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Cesna is a premier talent recruitment services company with a global presence. Established in 1999, we operate across the USA, China, Korea, Thailand, and the Asia Pacific region. Our expertise lies in recruiting senior and mid-level management roles, including executives, directors, and team managers. We are committed to partnering with our clients to help them cultivate strong leadership capabilities that provide a competitive edge in their industries. Headquartered in the Greater New York City area, Cesna offers recruitment services in key markets such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Thailand, as well as throughout the United States. We currently serve over 3,000 clients, ranging from mid-sized firms to Fortune 500 companies, across a diverse array of industries. Recruitment Specialties Human Resources / Secretarial & Office Support / Finance & Accounting / Engineering & Manufacturing / Consumer & Retail / Sales & Marketing / Supply Chain & Procurement / Banking & Financial Services / Healthcare & Life Sciences / Information Technology / Executive Search / Legal & Advisory / Oil & Gas / Real Estate & Construction For Inquiry : [email protected]

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