Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support and lead financial operations across

multiple business entities. This role requires a hands-on finance leader who can operate at a

controller level of accuracy while also contributing to financial planning, forecasting, treasury

management, and continuous process improvement. The Finance Manager will collaborate

closely with cross-functional teams, lead and develop finance staff, and help modernize finance

operations through automation and system enhancements.

This role is well suited for an individual who is comfortable working across accounting, financial

planning, cash management, and operational finance, and who values collaboration, accuracy,

and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations and Accounting Oversight

 Oversee full-cycle accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including month-

end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

 Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations,

accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.

 Prepare, review, and validate financial statements and supporting schedules.

 Maintain and enforce internal controls to support reliable financial reporting and

safeguard company assets.

 Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure compliance

with applicable standards and requirements.

 Identify and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and control gaps in a timely

manner.

Treasury and Cash Management

 Manage treasury activities across entities, including cash forecasting, liquidity planning,

and working capital management.

 Monitor cash inflows and outflows to ensure adequate funding for operations and growth.

 Oversee banking relationships, account structures, and payment processes.

 Develop and maintain short-term and medium-term cash forecasts aligned with business

needs.

 Support leadership with insights related to cash priorities, financial risk, and capital

allocation.

Financial Planning and Analysis

 Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities across business

entities.

 Develop financial models that connect operational drivers to financial and cash outcomes.

 Analyze variances between actual results, forecasts, and budgets and communicate key

drivers and implications.

 Provide financial insights to support business decisions related to growth, staffing,

pricing, and investments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 Partner with leaders and teams across operations, sales, marketing, and other functions to

understand business activities and financial impacts.

 Ask thoughtful questions to clarify assumptions, improve transparency, and reduce

process and reporting gaps.

 Promote financial accountability and understanding across departments through

collaboration and clear communication.

 Serve as a financial partner to leadership by translating financial information into

actionable insights.

Team Leadership and Development

 Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members, including internal and external

resources.

 Set clear expectations, review work for quality and accuracy, and provide ongoing

feedback and coaching.

 Support a team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and

professional development.

 Remain engaged in day-to-day execution as needed to support the team and ensure high

standards are met.

Systems, Automation, and Process Improvement

 Leverage Excel and financial systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility

across finance processes.

 Develop and enhance models, templates, and workflows to streamline close, reporting,

forecasting, and treasury activities.

 Evaluate and implement automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual effort and

improve data quality.

 Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify processes while maintaining

appropriate controls and documentation.

 Ensure automated processes remain auditable, reliable, and well controlled.

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

 MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred; CPA, CMA, or comparable professional

certification a plus.

 Five or more years of experience in finance or accounting roles with increasing

responsibility.

 Demonstrated experience operating at a controller level, including ownership of close,

reporting, and controls.

 Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.

 Experience managing finances across multiple legal entities or business units.

 Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, treasury, and financial reporting.

 Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new financial systems and tools.

 Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar

systems.

 Interest in or experience with automation, process improvement, and modern finance

tools.

 Strong communication, collaboration, and people leadership skills.

Cultural Fit

 The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability and

takes responsibility for resolving issues regardless of origin.

 They are comfortable engaging in direct and constructive conversations and view

feedback as an opportunity for improvement.

 This individual values structure, clarity, and accurate financial records and prefers well-

defined processes over ambiguity.

 They approach their work with a systems-oriented mindset and understand the

importance of consistency in supporting scalable operations.

 The successful candidate is able to work independently, manage priorities with minimal

oversight, and deliver results in an environment that requires a high degree of autonomy.

 They are motivated by working in a founder-led organization that emphasizes outcomes,

accountability, and continuous progress.