What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at VCLS?
As Finance Manager for the U.S. operations of our international consulting firm, you will own the full financial cycle of a 35-person subsidiary while shaping processes that connect seamlessly with our global group of 250 colleagues. You’ll combine hands-on accounting execution with strategic financial insights, directly impacting the way we grow, invest, and make decisions in the U.S. market.
If you thrive at the intersection of precision and strategy, and enjoy building strong cross-functional partnerships, this role will put you at the heart of our business.
Our Values in Action- People – Build trust through empathy, collaboration, and open communication.
- Passion – Approach challenges with dedication, inspiring those around you.
- Innovation – Translate financial data into forward-looking insights that drive smarter decisions.
- Excellence – Deliver accuracy, integrity, and rigor in every detail.
- Lead full-cycle accounting (AP/AR, general ledger, month/year-end close, reconciliations).
- Prepare and analyze P&L, balance sheets, and cash-flow reports.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax filings across multiple U.S. states.
- Partner with Group Finance on revenue recognition, billing, invoicing, and collections.
- Oversee payroll accounting and serve as backup for benefits administration.
- Manage intercompany transactions and global consolidation.
- Act as a connector across U.S. offices, aligning financial objectives with business priorities.
- Build and manage budgeting and forecasting models.
- Update dashboards and KPIs on revenue, margin, headcount, and key metrics.
- Deliver strategic insights to guide leadership decisions.
- Conduct trend, pricing, and cost analyses to inform investment planning.
- Champion collaboration and best-practice sharing across teams.
- Design and enforce robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and local state regulations.
- Prepare audit schedules and serve as point of contact for auditors.
- Month-end close completed on-time and accurately.
- 100% compliance on audit requests and intercompany submissions.
- Reliable financials that enable confident decision-making.
- Reduced risk of compliance and audit issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5 years of progressive finance/accounting experience (multi-entity preferred).
- Proven expertise in full-cycle accounting and financial close.
- Strong proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (Odoo a plus).
- Advanced Excel and experience with data visualization tools.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- International exposure and ability to thrive in a cross-cultural environment.
- Adaptable self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
- Life Science industry experience is an advantage
- Business services (consulting, media, recruitment, management) industry experience
