Finance Manager
fme Life Sciences · United States · 4 wk ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership
- Collaborate closely with the European Finance Team on consolidated reporting, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Manage quarterly and annual intercompany reconciliation audits
- Support international financial reporting requirements and ensure consistency between U.S. and European entities
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for leadership and corporate stakeholders
- Oversee customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliations
- Monitor aging reports and proactively manage outstanding receivables
- Partner with project managers and sales teams to ensure accurate and timely billing
- Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account balances
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Record and review all monthly accounting transactions, including revenue, expenses, payroll, intercompany activity, and treasury transactions
- Perform revenue recognition and related month-end adjustments
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data across systems
- Support development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
- Analyze historical spending trends and develop financial projections
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to management
- Manage cash flow forecasting and treasury activities
- Administer profit distribution schedules
- Coincide banking, insurance, and corporate finance activities
- Prepare supporting schedules and reports for corporate stakeholders
- Supervise and develop one Finance Assistant
- Review accounting work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Establish priorities and provide guidance for daily accounting operations
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and corporate reporting requirements
- Support external audits and tax filings
- Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Experience working within multinational or international organizations required
- Experience supporting intercompany accounting and consolidated financial reporting preferred
- Prior supervisory experience required
- Advanced proficiency in SAP (Business by Design) is required
- Experience with QuickBooks is required
- Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial reporting, and accounting controls
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of revenue recognition principles
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively across international teams and cultures
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment