Finance Manager - Temporary

About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide effective and efficient accounting support to LEWIS' Finance US HQ, delivering a high level of service and advice consistent with company and legal requirements. The role involves supervising/managing Finance staff for accurate and timely completion of finance processes, including month end close.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Month end and management accounts:

  • Supervise the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations for select balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare monthly revenue recognition analysis, including posting of revenue recognition journals and providing updates to the Senior Financial Controller
  • Where multi-market revenue is allocated across offices outside the US, ensure split journals are posted in line with month end timetable
  • Address revenue allocation queries
  • Prepare monthly company credit card cost analysis and accrual worksheet
  • Prepare the month end costs accruals and deferrals. Ensure any costs belonging to other regions are posted in line with the month end timetable
  • Prepare monthly cost analysis, including global central and regional central cost splits
  • Prepare monthly commentary analyzing revenues and costs to the prior month actuals and to the most recent forecast

• Accounts receivable cycle:

  • Ensure all client invoices are entered and issued on a timely basis with the assistance of direct reports
  • Ensure all client billing has supporting documentation and filed in finance records
  • Supervise client debt collection process, ensuring clients are paying on time and flagging clients with delinquent or unusual payment behavior
  • Supervise the recording of incoming cash payments by direct reports
  • Be the first point of contact for client billing inquiries

• Accounts payable cycle:

  • Ensure all purchase invoices are entered on a timely basis by direct reports. Post the unusual or high value purchase invoices directly
  • Reconcile company credit card statements and post in the accounting system
  • Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring they are reasonable and include references to relevant purchase order numbers and supporting documentation
  • Prepare weekly payment runs, including suppliers, credit cards and staff expenses
  • Oversee the US purchase order (PO) process
  • Provide support to the Senior Financial Controller with forecasting outgoing cash
  • Build and maintain relationships with key supplier contacts

• Tax Compliance:

  • Prepare annual 1099 filing compliance
  • Support the Senior Financial Controller with filing annual US property tax compliance
  • Complete cost analysis for annual tax returns
  • Aid with local and federal compliance filings as needed

• Team management:

  • Line manage Finance Executives, where relevant, providing regular feedback (ad-hoc and scheduled check-ins)
  • Ensure that line reports are supported and receive relevant training to fulfill the role's expectations

• General:

  • Assist in the year-end audit process
  • Complete ad-hoc reports and/or analysis as and when required
  • Be an effective finance business partner, providing sound commercial advice to the business management as and when required
  • Contribute to and support the continuous improvement of finance systems, practices and policies ensuring they underpin our Company culture

About you

• At least 5+ years of accounting experience

• Experience managing core accounting processes (raising supplier invoices, credit control, accounts payable, banking, cashbook, reconciliations)

• Strong English written and oral communication skills are essential

• IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge of NetSuite is a plus

• Ready to work with international teams, based in different offices

• Well organized, strong ability to prioritize, common sense; a pragmatic approach; strong attention to detail

• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills

• Collaborative self-starter with initiative, who is goal-driven

• Creative thinking “outside the box” to provide solutions and solve problems

• Proven record of managing projects through to completion

• Energetic, confident, charismatic - a credible team player

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits + life insurance (eligible day 1 of employment)
• 401k with employer match
• Travel Programs
• Up to $2k donation to a charity of your choice!

Pay

The expected salary range for the Finance Manager position is between $35-$50/hr. Compensation is determined by factors such as location, experience, and expertise.

Schedule

This is a 6-month, temporary contract spanning from July 2026 - February 2027.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of accounting experience

• Experience managing core accounting processes (raising supplier invoices, credit control, accounts payable, banking, cashbook, reconciliations)

• Strong English written and oral communication skills are essential

• IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge of NetSuite is a plus

Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Ability to work with international teams

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits + life insurance (eligible day 1 of employment)
• 401k with employer match
• Travel Programs
• Up to $2k donation to a charity of your choice!