Finance Manager

DEMO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DEMO in New York is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to oversee daily accounting operations and drive accurate financial reporting. You will manage AP/AR/GL, payroll, and month-end close while ensuring strong internal controls.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in a related field, and preferably CPA. You'll coordinate audits, support Oracle finance activities, and partner with stakeholders to enable informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation ideal but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including overseeing finance operations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, cash management).
• Experience supervising accounting teams and coordinating day-to-day workflow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations including AP, AR, GL, cash management, and month-end close.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, expense reports, and related supporting documents.
• Support accurate monthly financial reporting by reviewing accruals, intercompany entries, and tax payments.
• Manage payroll, benefits, vacations, and pension administration.
• Maintain internal controls and optimize accounting processes.
• Lead SOC 1 Type II audit activities and support regulatory reporting.
• Administer Oracle finance activities including mapping and period close.
• Track purchase orders and analyze expenses against budget for decision support.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors and clients to resolve issues.
• Support finance system configuration and testing, including merchant ID mapping.
• Supervise accounting team to meet deadlines and ensure smooth operations.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Cash management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation ideal

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash management, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Review and approve vendor invoices, expense reports, client billing, manual invoices, commissions, payments, and related supporting documentation
• Support accurate monthly financial reporting by reviewing accruals, amortizations, chargebacks, intercompany entries, foreign exchange, tax payments, refunds, and other general ledger transactions
• Manage payroll, benefits, vacation, pension administration, and related employee support activities
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, internal controls, data integrity, and cost-effective finance operations
• Lead and support SOC 1 Type II audit activities, annual audit requests, regulatory requirements, and compliance-related reporting
• Administer and support Oracle finance activities, including AP, AR, GL, cash management, transaction mapping, AR maintenance, and period open/close processes
• Track purchase orders, monitor expenses against budget, and provide analysis to support operational decision-making
• Liaise with banks, merchants, clients, vendors, auditors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and respond to queries
• Support finance-related system configuration and testing activities, including new merchant ID mapping in UAT and production environments
• Supervise, guide, and support accounting team members to ensure deadlines are met and finance operations run smoothly
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA designation ideal but not required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including experience overseeing finance operations, month-end close, and financial reporting activities
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and cash management
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting team members and supporting day-to-day workflow, deadlines, and issue resolution
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits, pension, vacation administration, and related employee support processes
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, compliance requirements, and financial documentation; SOC 1 Type II audit experience is an asset
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify efficiencies and strengthen finance processes