NAYOUNG JU
Summary
Self-motivated professional with extensive experience in managing complex financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong background in strategic planning, financial reporting, and enhancing processes within military and business environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Management - Active Duty
US Air Force
Laughlin AFB
08.2023 - Current
- Managed military pay, travel pay, PCS entitlements, and financial transactions for active-duty personnel, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Air Force and Department of Defense regulations.
- Maintained accountability of government funds through detailed recordkeeping and internal controls, resolving pay and entitlement discrepancies in a timely manner to uphold financial integrity.
- Processed and audited financial documents, travel vouchers, and reimbursement claims, providing financial guidance to service members and civilian employees to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and enhance customer service, supporting mission readiness through streamlined financial operations.
Business Development US Regional Manager
CJ 4Dplex America
Los Angeles
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded development of pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
- Identified new markets and opportunities for business growth, contributing to strategic planning.
- Assessed business operations and trends to project future revenues and expenses, guiding financial strategy.
- Conducted market research studies, analyzing findings from exhibitors and gross box office performances to identify trends across the US.
Finance/Accounting Sr. Associate
CJ 4Dplex America
Los Angeles
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Analyzed company's expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities and developed financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Performed variance analysis on accounts including payroll and fixed assets to detect discrepancies and inform budget adjustments.
- Analyzed variances in budget forecasts to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align projects with company's KPIs, enhancing overall project effectiveness.
Finance/Accounting Jr. Associate
CJ 4Dplex America
Los Angeles
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes, facilitating accurate and timely transactional-level tasks.
- Prepared month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing reports for HQ in Korea, including B/S, I/S, notes, intercompany transactions, and cash flow statement.
- Maintained reliable cash flow projection and reporting mechanism to meet operating needs.
- Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Reviewed and updated detailed schedule of fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
- Supported the preparation of audit documents and collaborated with external auditors to support compliance.
- Audited and processed employee expense reports and corporate credit cards with job-related accounting software.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - International Development Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA12-2015
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science / General Science
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
Santa Monica, CA06-2013
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Revenue Forecasting
- Profitability Assessments
- Strategic Business Planning
- Market and Competitive Analysis
- Strategic planning
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- BTZ (Below-the-Zone) Selection 2025 - Recognizing top performance, leadership potential, and job excellence among peers. Competed against high-performing Airmen and earned early promotion based on outstanding mission impact, professional development, and military bearing.
- Awarded Employee of the Year 2018 - Supported key company objectives as a Junior Associate and successfully assumed Senior Associate responsibilities during staffing shortages, ensuring continuity of operations.
Timeline
Financial Management - Active Duty
US Air Force
08.2023 - Current
Business Development US Regional Manager
CJ 4Dplex America
04.2021 - 07.2023
Finance/Accounting Sr. Associate
CJ 4Dplex America
03.2018 - 04.2021
Finance/Accounting Jr. Associate
CJ 4Dplex America
11.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - International Development Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science / General Science
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE