Finance Manager

CS Contract Solutions LLC

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
  • 3+ years of direct people management experience leading teams
  • Track record of building structure and accountability in finance functions
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting cycles
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft 365 suite

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
  • Set clear roles and performance standards for team members
  • Design scalable workflows for month-end close and reporting
  • Establish standard operating procedures and review controls
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual close
  • Serve as a key operational partner to the CFO
  • Support financial forecasting, budgeting, and compliance obligations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment
Full Job Description
About the job Finance Manager

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Manager who builds great teams, brings operational rigor, and earns a seat at the leadership table. As Finance Manager, you will lead our accounting team day-to-day and serve as a key operational partner to the CFO. You will shape the people, processes, and systems that underpin every financial decision we make - and hold the team to a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and discipline.

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting team
  • Set clear roles, expectations, and performance standards
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and development conversations
  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention as the team grows


Process & Operational Excellence
  • Design and document scalable workflows for month-end close, AR, AP, payroll, reconciliation, and reporting
  • Establish standard operating procedures, checklists, and review controls
  • Maintain a consistent close calendar with clear deadlines and ownership
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs that give leadership timely visibility into financial operations
  • Partner with IT and operations to ensure finance systems support evolving business needs


Financial Operations Oversight
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual close
  • Review financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting packages
  • Oversee AR, AP, payroll, and general ledger functions
  • Monitor financial controls and report surface risks and compliance concerns to the CFO
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis in partnership with the CFO
  • Support audit readiness, tax filings, and compliance obligations


Strategic Partnership
  • Serve as a key operational partner to the CFO and executive leadership
  • Provide recommendations on team structure, staffing, tools, and systems
  • Lead or support special projects including system implementations and ERP improvements
  • Represent the finance organization in cross-functional initiatives


Required Qualifications
  • 7 or more years of progressive finance or accounting experience
  • 3 or more years of direct people management experience leading teams of three or more
  • Demonstrated track record of building structure, processes, and accountability within a finance or accounting function
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and standard accounting cycles
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
  • Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar) and the Microsoft 365 suite


Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA, MBA, or relevant graduate certification
  • Experience leading finance teams in a multi-entity or operationally complex environment
  • Familiarity with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
  • Experience implementing, optimizing, or transitioning ERP and accounting systems
  • Background in companies experiencing growth or significant operational change


What We Offer
  • Competitive base pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment

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