Job Description
Are you ready to lead the charge in financial strategy? We’re seeking a visionary Finance Manager Level 2 to propel our dynamic finance team into new heights. As a critical player, you will take charge of advanced financial planning, strategic analysis, and team leadership, directly impacting the growth and sustainability of our organization. Embark on a fulfilling journey with us from your home in the Philippines. If you’re driven to excel in the world of finance and motivated to inspire your team, this opportunity is tailor-made for you!
Key Skills
- Lead comprehensive financial planning and execute complex financial projects.
- Develop advanced budgeting, forecasting, and reporting strategies.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team.
- Drive financial performance through insightful analysis and strategic initiatives.
- Cultivate relationships with financial institutions for optimal fund procurement.
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Job Summary: The Manager, Finance Operations leads the offshore finance operations team supporting accounting and transactional finance activities. The role is responsible for managing offshore execution of AP, AR, cash application, cash operations support, routine accounting tasks and sales and use tax activities, while ensuring strong coordination with the U.S. controllership team and driving automation, workflow improvement and practical use of AI to scale offshore delivery.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages offshore finance operations team members responsible for AP processing, vendor maintenance, Invoice coding, weekly payment processing, AR support, cash application, Collections, bank activity support, reconciliations, invoice research and routine accounting support.
- Manages the M&A integration reconciliations for AR and AP
- Manages integrations between Workday and various third party vendors, including our Bank
- Manages Client payment portals
- Establishes daily, weekly and monthly operating rhythms for offshore finance work, including dashboards, aging queues, issue logs, service-level metrics, error tracking and escalation protocols.
- Drives process automation, workflow redesign and practical AI use cases to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, shorten cycle times and increase offshore scalability.
- Partners with the Controller to transition work offshore, document procedures, train resources, test handoffs and ensure continuity during process migration.
- Reviews offshore-prepared reconciliations, journal entry support, AP/AR exception reports, cash application output and tax support schedules for completeness and accuracy.
- Coordinates with U.S. accounting, billing, treasury, tax, procurement and operations teams to resolve transaction issues, reduce rework and improve turnaround times.
- Builds offshore team capability through coaching, workload management, cross-training, quality checks, automation discipline and continuous improvement of standardized processes.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience in financial management and leadership.
- Extensive experience in leading finance teams and advanced financial strategizing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Finance or an equivalent advanced certification(CPA/CFA).
Software
- Advanced proficiency in financial management software such as SAP or Oracle.
- Expert use of Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and complex data analysis.
Personality Match/Soft Skills
- Strategic leadership and exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication abilities and team leadership qualities.
- Inspirational mentor with a focus on talent development and performance enhancement.
- Proactive and result-oriented with a keen eye for financial detail.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Six+ years of accounting operations, finance operations, shared services, offshore delivery, AP, AR, cash application, tax operations or related experience.
- Two+ years of people leadership, team lead, supervisor or manager experience, preferably in an offshore, shared services or distributed finance operating model.
- Experience managing recurring finance processes with service-level expectations, quality controls, exception reporting, process documentation and escalation procedures.
- Experience driving process automation, workflow improvement, dashboarding, data validation or AI-enabled productivity improvements in finance operations.
- Working knowledge of AP, AR, cash application, reconciliations, sales and use tax support, month-end close support and accounting operations controls.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to identify, prioritize and implement automation opportunities across offshore finance operations, including use of workflow tools, dashboards, exception reporting and AI-enabled process improvements.
- Comfort coaching offshore team members on standardized procedures, quality controls, automation discipline and responsible use of AI tools to improve accuracy and cycle times.
Perks and Benefits
Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes!
Endless opportunities for career advancement
Exclusive ATM inside the office for employee's convenience
We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection
Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays!
Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
Child friendly spaces to cater to the needs of employees with children, enhancing work-life balance
Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
International career growth and connections
Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
Become part of the Employee Share Units program
Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc