Senior Accounting Manager

FinStrat Management; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Unlimited vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Ongoing education and training

Bonuses

Job summary

A leading financial management firm in Metro Manila is seeking a motivated Senior Accounting Manager. This full-time role involves managing accounting operations and financial reporting for various clients. Responsibilities include leading staff accountants, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliations, and providing five-star client service. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting principles. The role offers flexible work schedules and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and account reconciliations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Outstanding technology and systems skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting operations and financial reporting for FSM clients.
• Own the monthly financial close and account reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end reporting packages with financial statements.
• Ensure journal entries and GL accounts are posted accurately.
• Provide exceptional client service.
• Recommend improvements and implement new systems and processes.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and communicate issues to managers.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Account reconciliations

Cash flow management

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Staff training and retention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Role

FinStrat Management (“FSM”) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a client-facing Senior Accounting Manager. This is a full-time role, managing accounting operations and financial reporting for a number of FSM clients. This is a great opportunity to build a team, implement best practices, and help scale both the company and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of FSM staff accountants; planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions for clients
• Take ownership of the monthly financial close, reconciliation of accounts and G/L analysis for clients (key accounts such as revenue, unearned revenue, and accrued expenses)
• Prepare month-end reporting package with financial statements and variance analysis for clients
• Review and ensure journal entries are posted accurately
• Review and ensure client GL accounts are accurately reconciled
• Manage clients’ back office finance functions (e.g., A/R, A/P, payroll, etc.)
• Assess clients’ current account operations, make recommendations for improvement and implementing new systems and processes
• Ensure deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards
• Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers and partners
• Provide five-star client service

Job Requirements

Professional background

• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
• Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Revenue Recognition (i.e. ASC 606)
• Outstanding technology and systems skills
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff

Soft skills

• Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
• Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
• Strong communication and ability to interact with internal and external partners
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• Someone who is always looking to learn and improve; solicits/uses constructive feedback
• Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA preferred but is not required (the company will reimburse exam costs following successful completion)

Benefits and Perks

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Unlimited vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ongoing education and training
• Bonuses