Position Overview
Reporting to the Country Manager, the Finance Manager oversees all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and planning activities for the U.S. operations. The Finance Manager ensures accurate and timely financial management, maintains strong internal controls, supports strategic financial planning, and partners closely with Sales, Operations, and Group Corporate Finance. The Finance Manager is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Lead the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and cash management.
- Ensure accurate month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Oversee cash flow management, weekly cash flow reporting, and liquidity planning, including collection and payable activities and ensure proactive follow-up to optimize working capital.
- Maintain accounting accuracy and financial integrity in accordance with US GAAP.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Produce monthly reporting packages for consolidation at Corporate.
- Conduct variance, trend, and profitability analyses; highlight risks, opportunities, and actionable insights to leadership.
- Develop KPIs and financial dashboards to support business performance monitoring.
Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting cycles.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, and Corporate Finance to align financial plans with business priorities.
- Support scenario modeling, margin analysis, and strategic financial evaluations.
Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as corporate accounting policies.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors to prepare quarterly estimates and annual tax filings.
- Manage relationships with insurance brokers and lead the annual insurance renewal process.
- Support audits and ensure timely completion of all compliance requirements. Manage local audit processes.
Systems & Process Optimization
- Oversee and ensure data integrity within the ERP system (SAP).
- Drive process improvements across AR, AP, cash flow, and reporting workflows.
- Implement automation tools and enhance reporting capabilities for improved efficiency and insight generation.
- Support system upgrades and contribute to standardization of finance processes.
