Role Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and providing financial support across the organization. Reporting to senior finance leadership, the position manages the close process, ensures accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, and supports internal and external reporting requirements.
The role also supervises cash management activities, reconciliations, and financial controls, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting for compliance, audits, and stakeholder needs. In addition, this position plays a key role in developing team members and collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance processes and strengthen internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team by managing hiring, onboarding, training, and performance
- Support forecasting activities, including operating and cash flow projections, and perform financial analysis as needed
- Oversee general ledger activities and assist with daily accounting operations when necessary
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations, including cash accounts
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk
- Prepare and review financial reports, including consolidated statements where applicable
- Monitor cash disbursement processes and ensure adherence to financial controls and reporting obligations
- Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities for team members
- Coordinate with external specialists for valuation or other financial assessments
- Review contractual agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
- Several years of experience in accounting or finance, including general ledger, close processes, and cash management
- Experience in treasury, banking operations, or similar financial functions
- Prior experience managing or leading a team
- Industry experience in lending or financial services is a plus
- Familiarity with financial systems and enterprise accounting tools preferred
- Strong understanding of cash management, banking relationships, and financial operations
- Proficiency in standard business software applications