US Finance Manager - Scale-Up Growth & Compliance

Hirecracker®; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of a US entity

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity to shape finance processes

International exposure

Clear progression potential

Supportive working environment

Job summary

An international recruitment agency based in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of their US entity. This role involves full financial management, including preparing management accounts, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance with US tax laws. The ideal candidate has experience in recruitment or technology environments and holds relevant qualifications. This position provides a unique opportunity for international exposure without relocation and offers clear progression potential as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a US entity with Federal and State tax processes.
• Experience within recruitment, IT or technology‑led businesses.
• Proven experience preparing full monthly management accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Experience within a scale‑up or high‑growth business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the US entity.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.
• Prepare annual accounts and liaise with audit teams.
• Monthly reconciliation of contractor payroll and billing.
• Drive improvements in reporting processes and financial controls.

Skills

US Finance

Management Accounts

US Payroll & Tax

Contractor Payroll

Commission Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Multi-Currency

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

An international recruitment agency based in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of their US entity. This role involves full financial management, including preparing management accounts, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance with US tax laws. The ideal candidate has experience in recruitment or technology environments and holds relevant qualifications. This position provides a unique opportunity for international exposure without relocation and offers clear progression potential as the company continues to grow.