Senior Accounting Manager
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at FinStrat Management. Remote, Philippines · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Lead staff accountants and coordinate client accounting operations across multiple engagements
- Run monthly close work, including account reconciliations, general ledger reviews and key balance analysis
- Prepare client reporting packages with financial statements and explanations of variances
- Oversee journal entries, ledger reconciliations and back-office work such as receivables, payables and payroll
- Review client processes, recommend improvements and keep deliverables aligned with firm quality standards
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
- You understand financial statements, reconciliations, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and GAAP, including revenue recognition
- You bring expert-level Microsoft Excel ability and strong analytical skills
- You have experience hiring, training and retaining accounting staff
Who this fits
This role suits a client-facing accounting leader who can guide staff, manage concurrent engagements and meet tight deadlines. It is a full-time remote position based in Manila, Philippines. A CPA is preferred, but not required.
From the employer
The Role
FinStrat Management (“FSM”) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a client-facing Senior Accounting Manager. This is a full-time role, managing accounting operations and financial reporting for a number of FSM clients. This is a great opportunity to build a team, implement best practices, and help scale both the company and its clients.
Responsibilities
- Leadership of FSM staff accountants; planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions for clients
- Take ownership of the monthly financial close, reconciliation of accounts and G/L analysis for clients (key accounts such as revenue, unearned revenue, and accrued expenses)
- Prepare month-end reporting package with financial statements and variance analysis for clients
- Review and ensure journal entries are posted accurately
- Review and ensure client GL accounts are accurately reconciled
- Manage clients’ back office finance functions (e.g., A/R, A/P, payroll, etc.)
- Assess clients’ current account operations, make recommendations for improvement and implementing new systems and processes
- Ensure deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards
- Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers and partners
- Provide five-star client service
Job Requirements
Professional background
- Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
- Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Revenue Recognition (i.e. ASC 606)
- Outstanding technology and systems skills
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff
Soft skills
- Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
- Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
- Strong communication and ability to interact with internal and external partners
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills
- Someone who is always looking to learn and improve; solicits/uses constructive feedback
- Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- CPA preferred but is not required (the company will reimburse exam costs following successful completion)
Benefits and Perks
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Flexible work schedule
- Unlimited vacation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ongoing education and training
- Bonuses
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