Manager, Finance & Accounting
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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/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$40.00
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$65.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Complex projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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- Proposals:20 to 50
- Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
- United StatesDover6:52 PM
- $11K total spent7 hires, 5 active
- 133 hours
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