Accounting & Finance Manager

Overview

This Accounting & Finance Manager role is a hands-on, day-to-day position responsible for managing the organization’s accounting and finance function. You will execute core accounting activities (including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, and reconciliations) and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The role also involves building scalable financial processes and providing timely, accurate financial information to support growth.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and preparing financial statements
• Maintain accurate books and records in accordance with accrual accounting principles
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, client invoicing, and collections processes
• Coordinate payroll processing and related accounting and reconciliations
• Monitor cash balances and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts
• Prepare timely financial statements, management reporting, and budget-to-actual reporting for company leadership
• Prepare initial drafts of annual budgets and period reforecasts; support analysis of financial results and key business trends
• Track company- and project-level financial performance and reporting (including revenue, profitability, cash flow, and receivables)
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, banking partners, and other specialized financial resources
• Maintain appropriate documentation, processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of finance processes and systems
• Proactively communicate accounting priorities, deadlines, open items, risks, and financial insights to company leadership

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, including direct ownership and execution of month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-basis accounting
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting and financial systems
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to independently manage recurring responsibilities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work from beginning to end, proactively identify issues, and drive them through resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proactively communicate status, priorities, questions, and risks
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional services, consulting, or government contracting environment, specifically with project-based accounting and different contract types (Time and Materials, Firm Fixed Price, etc.)
• Experience with project-based accounting and time-and-materials and fixed-fee contracts
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting
• Experience coordinating with external tax advisors, auditors, or other specialized accounting resources
• Experience building or improving accounting processes within a growing organization

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $100K - $115K

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical Coverage — 100% Employer-Paid Employee Premium
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Competitive actuarial exam support program

Additional Info

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Equal opportunity employer: all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.