Finance Manager (Financial Control)

Overview

A rapidly growing financial technology organization is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead corporate accounting operations in the United States. This role involves overseeing month-end close processes, maintaining a high-standard control environment, and supporting financial reporting and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and approve journal entries to ensure accurate monthly and annual financial reporting
• Manage the account reconciliation process and enhance documentation quality
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial fluctuations to explain business drivers behind financial statement movements
• Develop and build out the local accounting function infrastructure
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance implementation and manage external auditor requests for year-end and quarterly reviews
• Mentor team members and data analysts to improve technical skills and operational efficiency
• Drive process improvement initiatives to automate manual entries within Oracle NetSuite
• Provide accounting advice on new product implementations and market expansion within the US
• Collaborate with the Group Financial Control team on global automation and control enhancement projects
• Ensure financial reporting complies with US GAAP and local regulatory standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate accounting or financial control roles
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification
• Strong expertise in US GAAP and month-end close processes within complex organizations
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite or similar enterprise-level ERP systems
• Structured and logical approach to solving complex reconciliation and reporting issues
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solid communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, banking, or a Big 4 accounting firm
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location

This position is based in the United States, with potential for remote work arrangements depending on organizational policies.