Finance Manager

Job Overview

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and clear financial insights to support business decision-making. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional with the ability to partner cross-functionally and scale processes as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with GAAP (or local accounting standards)
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecasts
• Coordinate with external treasury management partners on cash and treasury management activities for the business
• Financial strategy specific to cost optimizations, cashflow predictions and analysis, as well as proactive consultation with experts on fiscal discipline and growth.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Support scenario modeling and financial planning for growth initiatives

Operational Finance

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and expense management
• Ensure strong internal controls and scalable finance processes
• Partner with HR, Operations, and department leaders on headcount planning and cost management

Compliance & External Relationships

• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and payroll providers
• Support audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and optimize financial systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software, expense tools)
• Improve workflows through automation, documentation, and best practices
• Support finance-related projects, integrations, or system migrations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organization
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and Excel/Google Sheets
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong ownership mentality
• Ability to translate financial data into business insights
• Strong cross-functional partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically
• High integrity and sound judgment

Nice to Have

• Experience in professional services, agency, or project-based environments
• Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff
• Exposure to international operations or multi-entity structures
• Experience with Deel payroll a plus