Finance Manager

Drake Cooper; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonus potential

Paid parking

401(k) match

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Great clients

Job summary

Drake Cooper in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Finance & Accounting Manager who blends strong accounting fundamentals with financial insight and a drive to improve how we work. This hands‑on role partners with the CFO to run day‑to‑day financial operations and translate numbers into actionable business decisions for our employee‑owned company.

You will own accounting and reporting, manage monthly closes, support planning and budgeting with scenario analyses, and mentor the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, or related role with responsibility for operations and reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, controls, and month-end/year-end close.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly and year-end close, including reconciliations and statement prep.
• Prepare financial reporting and provide insight into variances and trends.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate tax reporting and compliance with external advisors.
• Support annual planning.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Monitor performance versus budgets and forecasts; identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenarios to evaluate projects and initiatives.
• Turn results into clear insights for leadership.
• Manage key financial operations.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital needs.
• Manage the company’s insurance program and relationships with partners.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Participate in ESOP reporting and related activities.
• Collaborate with HR on payroll-related reporting; ensure payroll is reflected in records.
• Lead and develop the finance team; improve processes and systems.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

ERP systems proficiency

Excel

Communication of financial info

Leadership / mentoring

Education

CPA

Accounting/Finance Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

We’re looking for a Finance & Accounting Manager who combines strong accounting fundamentals with financial insight, business curiosity, and a drive to make things better.

Working closely with the CFO, this role oversees the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of our employee-owned company while helping turn financial information into insights that support better business decisions.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys both the details and the bigger picture, ensuring our financial information is accurate, improving how we work, developing others, and helping leaders and employee‑owners better understand the financial performance of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Own accounting and financial reporting
• Manage monthly and year-end close, including account reconciliations and financial statement preparation
• Prepare financial reporting and provide insight into key variances and trends
• Oversee day-to‑day accounting operations and maintain accurate, timely financial records
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate tax reporting and compliance in partnership with external advisors
• Support annual planning
• Partner with the CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenarios to evaluate new projects, investments, and strategic initiatives
• Turn financial results into clear, actionable insights for company leadership
• Manage key financial operations
• Monitor and forecast cash flow and working‑capital needs
• Manage the company’s business insurance program and relationships with insurance partners
• Identify and help mitigate financial and operational risks
• Participate in financial reporting, planning, and other activities associated with our ESOP
• Partner with HR on payroll‑related financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls, ensuring payroll activity is accurately reflected in our financial records
• Lead people and improve how we work
• Supervise, mentor, and develop finance team members
• Strengthen financial controls and identify opportunities to make processes simpler, more accurate, and more efficient
• Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows as the organization evolves
• Be a trusted financial resource for employee‑owners across the company

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in finance, accounting, or a related role with meaningful responsibility for accounting operations and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and month-end and year-end close
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling skills
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to people with varying levels of financial expertise
• A collaborative, service‑oriented approach and comfort balancing hands‑on execution with higher‑level thinking

Even Better If You Have

• CPA, Accounting/Finance Degree
• Experience working in an ESOP‑owned company or supporting ESOP financial requirements
• Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliation, including multi‑state payroll environments
• Experience in a small to mid‑sized business or professional‑services environment
• Experience improving financial processes, systems, or internal controls
• Experience mentoring or developing finance or accounting team members

• 100% Employee Owned
• Opportunity for Bonus
• Paid Parking at our office locations
• 401 (k) plan with a match
• Agency‑paid medical, life, and short‑term disability insurance, along with options for vision, dental, additional life, and long‑term disability insurance
• A generous time off program, including family leaves and volunteer work
• Great clients!!

Drake Cooper is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, the requirements of the role, and business needs.

We are proud to foster a workplace where every employee is treated with respect, professionalism, and fairness, and where individuals have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.