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Finance Operations Manager

Helios & Partners
Santa Monica, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Company: Helios WorldWide

About Us:

At Helios, we embrace the power of innovation and forward-thinking, understanding that ideas can transcend borders and create a ripple effect globally. We pride ourselves on our ability to turn pragmatic concepts into proven realities, making excellence in execution our standard. In a world where change is the only constant, we thrive on the edge, transforming ambition into tangible success.

Our company was founded on a vision of illuminating new possibilities for our clients. From the very beginning, we've been dedicated to guiding businesses to new heights, evolving from a spark of inspiration into a guiding light in the industry. We see growth as an ongoing journey, continually pushing the limits, embracing new challenges, and learning from every experience.

Join us as we redefine what's possible and shape the future together.

Job Overview

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and clear financial insights to support business decision-making. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional with the ability to partner cross-functionally and scale processes as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with GAAP (or local accounting standards)
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecasts
  • Coordinate with external treasury management partners on cash and treasury management activities for the business
  • Financial strategy specific to cost optimizations, cashflow predictions and analysis, as well as proactive consultation with experts on fiscal discipline and growth

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

  • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership
  • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
  • Support scenario modeling and financial planning for growth initiatives

Operational Finance

  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and expense management
  • Ensure strong internal controls and scalable finance processes
  • Partner with HR, Operations, and department leaders on headcount planning and cost management

Compliance & External Relationships

  • Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and payroll providers
  • Support audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Own and optimize financial systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software, expense tools)
  • Improve workflows through automation, documentation, and best practices
  • Support finance-related projects, integrations, or system migrations

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
  • 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organization
  • Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and Excel/Google Sheets
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Key Competencies

  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership mentality
  • Ability to translate financial data into business insights
  • Strong cross-functional partner with non-finance stakeholders
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically
  • High integrity and sound judgment

Nice to Have

  • Experience in professional services, agency, or project-based environments
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff
  • Exposure to international operations or multi-entity structures
  • Experience with Deel payroll a plus

Recruitment Process:

You will be contacted by our team within 72 hours of your application. Our recruitment process takes a maximum of 21 days from the first interview and you will be notified in case of success or failure.

Helios WorldWide is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

AI and Recruitment Transparency: "To ensure a fair and efficient application process, Helios & Partners Advisory Inc. may utilize automated tools or Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in the screening and evaluation of candidates. These tools are designed to help our recruiters identify relevant skills and qualifications more effectively. We remain committed to human-led hiring; all final employment decisions are made by our hiring team. We do not use AI to substitute human judgment or to engage in any form of prohibited discrimination.

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