Finance Manager

Position Overview

Reporting to the Country Manager, the Finance Manager oversees all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and planning activities for the U.S. operations. The Finance Manager ensures accurate and timely financial management, maintains strong internal controls, supports strategic financial planning, and partners closely with Sales, Operations, and Group Corporate Finance. The Finance Manager is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic, multi‑entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Lead the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Ensure accurate month‑end and year‑end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Oversee cash flow management, weekly cash flow reporting, and liquidity planning, including collection and payable activities and ensure proactive follow‑up to optimize working capital.
• Maintain accounting accuracy and financial integrity in accordance with US GAAP.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Produce monthly reporting packages for consolidation at Corporate.
• Conduct variance, trend, and profitability analyses; highlight risks, opportunities, and actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop KPIs and financial dashboards to support business performance monitoring.

Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting cycles.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Corporate Finance to align financial plans with business priorities.
• Support scenario modeling, margin analysis, and strategic financial evaluations.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as corporate accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to prepare quarterly estimates and annual tax filings.
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers and lead the annual insurance renewal process.
• Support audits and ensure timely completion of all compliance requirements. Manage local audit processes.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Oversee and ensure data integrity within the ERP system (SAP).
• Drive process improvements across AR, AP, cash flow, and reporting workflows.
• Implement automation tools and enhance reporting capabilities for improved efficiency and insight generation.
• Support system upgrades and contribute to standardization of finance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or CMA highly preferred.
• 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles, ideally in multi‑entity or international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proven experience in month‑end close and FP&A.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain internal controls and manage external audits or tax advisors.
• Excellent analytical skills, business partnering capability, and leadership presence.
• High attention to detail, with a continuous improvement mindset.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity offering competitive pay and excellent benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Benefits include:

• Immediate insurance coverage starting on your first day
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and a non-elective safe harbor contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• 15 paid company holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you led or significantly contributed to cash-flow forecasting and liquidity planning?
• How many annual budgeting cycles have you personally led?
• Have you led the full accounting cycle (GL, AR, AP, reconciliations, cash management)?
• How many years of experience do you have preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements?
• Have you produced monthly reporting packages for corporate consolidation?
• How many years of experience do you have leading budgeting and forecasting processes?
• Do you have experience conducting variance, trend, or profitability analysis?
• Have you established or maintained internal controls in a U.S. business?
• Do you have 15 or more years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles?
• What is the minimum base salary (USD) you would consider for this role?
• How many years of hands-on experience do you have for month-end and year-end close under US GAAP?
• How many total years of accounting/finance experience do you have?
• Have you coordinated external audits and/or worked directly with tax advisors?
• Do you have experience partnering with Sales and Operations on financial planning or analysis?
• Are you currently located in the Charlotte, NC area, or willing to relocate to the Charlotte area?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000