Manager, Finance & Accounting

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Summary

Financial reporting & accounting operations Own the monthly financial close process end to end, targeting completion within 5 business days of month-end
Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
Deliver financial reporting packages to leadership by the 7th business day each month
Maintain accurate general ledger entries and complete all account reconciliations monthly
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring proper categorization and documentation
Review financial transactions for accuracy, flag discrepancies, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors as needed
Maintain organized financial records and documentation archives Budgeting, forecasting & financial planning Develop and maintain the annual company budget in coordination with department heads
Build and maintain rolling financial forecasts updated monthly or as business conditions change
Conduct monthly budget vs. actual analysis and distribute variance reports to leadership
Track department-level spending against approved budgets and flag material variances before they compound
Support leadership with financial modeling for hiring decisions, pricing, and growth investments
Recommend cost optimization opportunities when identified through financial analysis Cash flow & financial health management Maintain accurate rolling cash flow forecasts, updated weekly
Monitor company liquidity, operational runway, and working capital position
Track incoming revenue collections and outgoing vendor payments for timing accuracy
Identify and communicate cash flow risks to leadership proactively
Ensure financial planning for major operational decisions incorporates current cash position Financial controls, compliance & risk Implement and maintain internal financial controls that ensure data integrity and prevent material errors
Maintain documentation required for tax preparation, financial audits, and compliance reviews
Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP practices across all financial operations
Monitor financial risk and escalate concerns before they affect operational decisions Financial systems & process improvement Maintain and optimize QuickBooks Online and connected financial reporting tools
Build and maintain financial dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into revenue, expenses, and profitability
Identify opportunities to automate manual financial processes and improve reporting efficiency
Develop and document SOPs for all core finance processes
Continuously improve financial infrastructure as revenue and operational complexity grow

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $40.00

    -

    $65.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Financial Modeling
QuickBooks Online
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since Mar 16, 2023
  • United States
    Dover6:52 PM
  • $11K total spent
    7 hires, 5 active
  • 133 hours

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