Manager of Finance & Accounting

The Manager of Finance and Accounting is responsible for the financial operations of Otava. Its primary goal is to accurately and reliably record, report and analyze the financial information within the guidelines of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), applicable laws 

Location:  Ann Arbor, MI, Denver, CO, Indianapolis, IN

Work Location:  Remote with occasional on-site days, 8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Manage the preparation of statutory financial reports and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support various tax reporting, including personal property tax and sales/use tax.
• Aid in continuous process improvement, including use of systems to create efficiencies and automation.
• Participate in FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Work to provide actionable insights for financial strategy and business growth.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies (GAAP/IFRS), and external audit requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors to maintain compliance with tax and regulatory obligations.
• Mentor, train and guide professionals directly reporting to this role

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving efficiency in processes and systems

Experience

• Minimum of 3-6 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with FP&A, financial modeling, and business analytics – desirable
• Proficiency in financial systems (ERP software, advanced Excel skills).
• Experience in a recurring revenue business is a plus.
• Experience with month end closing, reconciliation, and reporting processes; other periodic financial reporting such as personal property tax and sales tax returns; purchase order control; annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

What We Offer:  

Remote work, competitive salary ($90k-$115k) plus Bonus, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, uncapped PTO, paid volunteer time off, paid parental leave, and working with world-class co-workers who are just as dedicated and as awesome as you are.  

What about OTAVA®?  

At  OTAVA®, we are people empowering people to enable growth and we are excited for you to join us!  

As a global leader in secure, compliant, enterprise-class cloud hosting, we deliver a full range of solutions from colocation to private and hybrid cloud computing. We’re creative thinkers who love to serve others, automate where possible, and change when required. Above all, we love to help our clients. We aim for superior client service in everything we do and strive to get even better.