Finance Operations Associate
Summary
Own day-to-day finance operations for an AI research lab, handling accounting, payroll, vendor payments, and compliance while coordinating with external partners and improving processes.
About
Trillion Labs is an AI research lab building foundation models, agentic AI systems, and intelligence infrastructure for industrial environments such as power plants and AI data centers. We work across frontier AI research, infrastructure, and commercialization — translating technical ideas into compelling narratives for investors, enterprise customers, government stakeholders, and internal teams.
We are looking for an Finance Operations Associate to own the day-to-day execution of our finance operations.
Your role is to ensure everything runs smoothly between our internal team, our external accounting & tax partners, banks, and vendors. You will work directly with our CFO and become the operational backbone of the finance function.
Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations
• Coordinate closely and be the main point of contact with our external accounting firm and tax advisor
• Prepare supporting documentation for month-end and year-end closes
• Prepare payroll and other bank payments for CFO approval
• Process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements
• Execute approved bank transfers and maintain payment records
• Maintain organized financial documentation and contracts
• Support audits, due diligence, fundraising, and compliance requests
• Assist with government grants and administrative reporting when required
• Continuously improve internal finance processes through automation and better workflows
Requirements
• 2–5 years of accounting, finance operations, bookkeeping, or corporate finance experience
• Comfortable coordinating with external accountants and tax professionals
• Highly organized and meticulous with financial records
• Trustworthy and exercise good judgment when handling company finances
• Independently manage recurring operational tasks
• Enjoy creating structure and improving processes
• Understand that accuracy matters more than speed
• Fluent in Korean and have business proficiency in English
Preferred
• Experience at a startup or high-growth company
• Experience using ERP or accounting software
• Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment workflows
• Experience supporting audits or investor due diligence
• Experience with payroll administration
• Experience automating administrative work using AI or workflow tools
Benefits
• Flexible Work Environment — Work remotely once a week and enjoy greater flexibility in how you manage your time.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off — We trust our team to take the time they need to rest, recharge, and perform at their best.
• Health & Wellness Support — Comprehensive annual health checkups to help you stay healthy and thrive.
• Late-Night Support — Dinner and taxi expenses are fully covered whenever work keeps you at the office late.