Offer summary

Qualifications:

5-10+ years of accounting experience with a focus on financial operations and close process management., Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Xero, along with experience in Keeper or similar platforms., Strong leadership and communication skills for team oversight and stakeholder engagement., Ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues independently..

Key responsabilities:

Oversee the month-end close process and ensure deadlines are met for all clients.

Supervise and train accounting staff, providing regular feedback and support.

Act as the liaison between the accounting team and business owners, delivering status updates and insights.

Optimize workflows and provide timely financial reporting to clients, enhancing operational efficiency.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Finance Operations Manager
Location: Remote (PST Time Zone)
Salary Range: up to 6000 USD

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

About the Company:

Our client is a growing accounting services firm that specializes in managing the accounting close process for multiple clients. They leverage integrated accounting systems and expect a high level of technical problem-solving from their leadership team. This role is designed to bridge the gap between day-to-day accounting fulfillment and executive oversight, ensuring smooth operations, team coordination, and timely financial reporting.

Position Overview:

The Senior Finance Operations Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the month-end close process, accounting workflows, and team coordination across multiple clients. This position combines finance expertise with operational oversight, ensuring efficient financial operations and process optimization while managing and mentoring the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the accounting close process across all clients, ensuring deadlines are met
Supervise and train accounting staff, conducting regular check-ins to monitor progress and address challenges
Act as the key liaison between the accounting team and business owner, providing status updates and insights
Troubleshoot and resolve high-complexity accounting issues, such as payroll journal entries, sync discrepancies, and system integrations
Optimize workflows using QuickBooks Online, Xero, Keeper, Notion, and Bill.com or similar tools
Provide clear financial reporting to clients in a timely and structured manner
Continuously improve and document processes to enhance operational efficiency

Qualifications:

5-10+ years of accounting experience, with a strong background in financial operations and close process management
Expertise in QuickBooks Online and Xero
Experience with Keeper or similar bookkeeping/task management platforms
Familiarity with Notion (or equivalent process documentation tools) and Bill.com (or other integrated bill pay platforms)
Strong leadership and communication skills to oversee teams and liaise with stakeholders
Ability to analyze and solve complex accounting issues independently
Experience in a client-facing accounting services firm is a plus

Nice-to-Haves:

Prior experience in a remote, international accounting team
Background in process automation and system integrations
CPA or equivalent certification is a plus but not required

Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application, we kindly request that you submit your resume and an introductory video in English format.

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