Finance Manager - Controllership Function

Overview

This role is responsible for managing key accounting and finance operations for a newly acquired business within the Accounting/Finance team. The position involves leading month-end close, ensuring compliance, managing billing and accounts receivable/payable processes, coordinating reporting with corporate teams, and serving as a liaison to external professional service firms. This is a hybrid role with travel as necessary for meaningful team meetings (approximately 5% of time).

Responsibilities

• Lead all local accounting activities, including:
  • Month-end close
  • Account reconciliations
  • Journal entries
  • Financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting teams to support consolidated reporting and audit requests.
• Maintain accurate books and records and ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee end-to-end billing operations to ensure:
  • Accurate and timely invoice generation
  • Compliance with contractual billing requirements
  • Effective management of work-in-process (WIP)
  • Continuous improvement of billing cycle efficiency and revenue realization
• Manage accounts receivable, collections, and cash application activities, including:
  • Monitoring DSO
  • Aging receivables
  • Collection performance
  • Dispute resolution
  • Working capital metrics
  • Driving accountability, process improvements, and cash flow optimization
• Lead and supervise the accounts payable function, including:
  • Vendor onboarding
  • Invoice processing
  • Payment approvals
  • Cash disbursements
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and payment terms
• Serve as the primary liaison with corporate FP&A, coordinating KPI and other monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all tax-related matters.
• Serve as a liaison to external professional service firms.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities and changes to scope of work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel.
• Collaborative attitude with desire to work with a mission-driven team.

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks experience.
• CPA/MBA.
• Billing, Treasury, Data Analytics experience.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Insurance Services industry experience.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience.
• Big 4 or other public accounting experience.
• Experience working in a global professional services firm (up to 1,000 people).
• Demonstrates warmth, genuineness, and concern for others.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to complete mathematical computations 80% of the working day.
• Must be able to review transactional details 50% of day-to-day duties.
• Must be able to be on call or work weekends or nights.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range estimate: $130k - $155k.
• Benefits include:
  • Flexible work environment (remote work when needed)
  • Flexible Time Off policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Commuter Benefit

Location

• Job location type: Remote
• Hybrid role with travel as necessary for meaningful team meetings (approximately 5% of time).
• Department: Finance

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.