Finance Manager

The Back Room Offshoring Inc.; Angeles; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Back Room Offshoring Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to own the day-to-day rhythm of the finance department, supervising a team across AP, billing, AR, and tax while maintaining cash flow and banking relationships. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will drive accurate month-end closes and cash-flow forecasts and ensure strong internal controls.

This role offers visibility into operations and a path to strategic finance leadership within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Finance Operations including AP, Billing, AR, and Tax.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships and financial risk.
• Provide cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Lead Billing & Collections and ensure timely invoicing and collections.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Payments; maintain internal controls.
• Support audits and month-end close with strong documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cash management

Multi-tasking

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Back Room

We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best - growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you'll own the day-to-day rhythm of the finance department - supervising a team across AP, billing, AR, and tax, while keeping cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk firmly under control. You'll report directly to the Director of Finance, acting as the steady hand that keeps operations accurate and on schedule. Success in the first 6-12 months looks like a finance team that runs smoothly under your supervision, clean and timely billing and collections, and cash forecasts the business can actually rely on.

Key Responsibilities

1. People Management

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Finance Operations team, including the Billing & Collections Specialist, Treasury Associate, and Accounts Payable Specialist.

• Manage team workload, attendance, priorities, and performance.

• Set clear objectives and monitor team performance against agreed deliverables.

• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to Finance team members.

• Identify training and development needs within the team.

• Ensure adequate coverage and continuity of critical Finance activities.

2. Treasury and Cash Management

• Oversee day-to-day treasury and cash management activities.

• Monitor daily cash balances and upcoming cash requirements to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.

• Review cash position reports prepared by the Treasury Associate.

• Ensure approved payments are processed accurately and within established payment schedules.

• Monitor bank transactions and coordinate with banks on routine banking matters.

• Ensure appropriate controls and segregation of duties are maintained over cash and payment activities.

• Escalate significant cash requirements or potential funding issues to the Finance Director.

3. Cash Flow Monitoring and Forecasting

• Oversee the preparation and regular updating of short-term cash-flow forecasts.

• Review cash-flow forecasts based on expected collections, payroll, taxes, vendor payments, and other obligations.

• Monitor actual cash flows against forecasts and investigate significant variances.

• Coordinate with Billing & Collections, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Accounting to obtain information required for cash-flow planning.

• Provide cash-flow updates and recommendations to the Director of Finance.

4. Billing and Collections Oversight

• Oversee the billing and collections process to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and collection of receivables.

• Review billing schedules and monitor the status of client invoices.

• Provide oversight on special billing requirements, including wash-up billing and other non-standard billing arrangements.

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and collection performance.

• Review significant overdue accounts and coordinate with Account Management to resolve collection issues.

• Escalate material billing disputes, collection risks, and overdue accounts to the Director of Finance.

• Ensure billing and collection records are accurate and up to date.

5. Accounts Payable and Payment Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day AP process and ensure invoices and payment requests are processed accurately and on time.

• Ensure AP transactions have appropriate supporting documentation and approvals.

• Monitor AP aging and upcoming payment obligations.

• Coordinate with the Accounts Payable Specialist and Treasury Associate to ensure approved payments are processed according to the established payment schedule.

• Ensure proper segregation between invoice processing, approval, payment execution, and accounting review.

• Resolve or escalate significant vendor payment issues.

6. Financial Operations and Controls

• Ensure Finance Operations comply with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Monitor the effectiveness of Finance processes and identify areas for improvement.

• Review operational Finance reports and highlight significant issues or variances to the Director of Finance.

• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained for Finance transactions.

• Support internal and external audit requirements relating to Finance Operations.

• Coordinate with the Accounting Supervisor on matters affecting accounting records and month-end close.

7. Reporting and Process Improvement

• Prepare and provide regular operational Finance reports to the Director of Finance, including cash position, collections, Accounts Payable, and payment status.

• Monitor key operational Finance metrics and identify areas requiring attention.

• Support the Finance Director in implementing Finance policies, procedures, and process improvements.

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements across billing, collections, Accounts Payable, and Treasury.

• Support the implementation and effective use of systems such as Xero and ApprovalMax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification is an advantage.

• At least 5 years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience, with progressive responsibilities and leadership experience.

• Experience in Finance Operations, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Billing, or Collections.

• Strong understanding of cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial processes.

• Experience with accounting systems such as Xero and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to review financial information, identify issues, and elevate matters appropriately.

• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director of Finance

Direct Reports:

• Billing & Collections Specialist

• Treasury Associate

• Accounts Payable Specialist

Key Working Relationships:

• Accounting Supervisor

• GL Accountant

• Senior Tax Officer

• Director of Finance

• Account Management Team

• External Auditors

• Banking Partners

• Vendors and Clients

Why This Role

You'll take real ownership of a finance department's daily operations - not just execute tasks, but shape how the team runs. It's a role with genuine breadth (treasury, billing, collections, risk, people management) and a direct line to the Director of Finance, making it a strong step for someone ready to grow into a more strategic finance seat.

This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.