Finance Manager - Controllership Function

J.S. Held LLC

$130K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 8-10 years of accounting experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Collaborative attitude with a mission-driven team focus
  • Preferred CPA/MBA; Quickbooks experience; managerial role experience
  • Insurance Services industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead local accounting activities including month-end close and financial reporting
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements
  • Coordinate corporate accounting for consolidated reporting and audits
  • Oversee billing operations for timely invoices and efficiency improvements
  • Manage accounts receivable and cash application activities to optimize cash flow
  • Supervise accounts payable, vendor relationships, and payment processes
  • Serve as primary liaison with corporate FP&A for KPI and reporting needs

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment for remote work
  • Flexible Time Off policy
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k match
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Manager to join our Accounting/Finance team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team. The ideal person for this role will have strong management, analytical, technology, communication, and organizational skills. We are a fast-paced, internationally growing company and it's a great time to join our dynamic, collaborative, and cohesive team and further your professional development. This is a hybrid role with the expectation to travel as necessary for meaningful team meetings (approximately 5% of time). This role will initially be focused on supporting one of our newly acquired businesses. Job Responsibilities • Lead all local accounting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements. • Coordinate with corporate accounting teams to support consolidated reporting and audit requests. • Maintain accurate books and records and ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. • Oversee end-to-end billing operations to ensure accurate and timely invoice generation, compliance with contractual billing requirements, effective management of work-in-process (WIP), and continuous improvement of billing cycle efficiency and revenue realization. • Manage accounts receivable, collections, and cash application activities, including monitoring DSO, aging receivables, collection performance, dispute resolution, and working capital metrics, while driving accountability, process improvements, and cash flow optimization. • Lead and supervise the accounts payable function, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment approvals, cash disbursements, and vendor relationship management, while ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and payment terms. • Serve as the primary liaison with corporate FP&A, coordinating KPI and other monthly reporting • Ensure Company remains in compliance with all tax related matters • Serving as a liaison to external professional service firms • Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting • 8-10 years of experience in accounting • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities and changes to scope of work • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong knowledge of MS Excel • Collaborative attitude with desire to work with a mission-driven team Preferred Qualifications • Quickbooks experience preferred • CPA/MBA • Billing, Treasury, Data Analytics experience highly preferred • At least 2 years in a managerial role • Insurance Services industry experience a plus • Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience • Big 4 or other public accounting experience • Experience working in a global professional services firm (up to 1,000 people) • Exude warmth, genuineness, and concern for others Physical and Mental Job Qualifications • Must be able to complete mathematical computations 80% of the working day • Must be able to review transactional details 50% of day-to-day duties • Environment exposures • Must be able to be on call or work weekends or nights • Minimal travel requirements Additional Information Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs. • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed • Flexible Time Off policy • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Match • Commuter Benefit A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $130k - $155k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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