Finance Manager - Controllership Function

J.S. Held LLC; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the controllership function in a remote capacity. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, with travel only as needed for meetings (~5%).

You will coordinate with corporate FP&A and support one of our newly acquired businesses. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of accounting experience, a degree in accounting, and strong Excel skills. CPA or MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 8–10 years of experience in accounting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities and scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead all local accounting activities, including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting for consolidated reporting and audits.
• Maintain books and records and timely close processes.
• Oversee end-to-end billing operations and improve billing cycle efficiency.
• Manage accounts receivable, collections, and cash application, monitoring DSO and working capital metrics.
• Lead accounts payable activities including vendor onboarding and payments.
• Serve as liaison with corporate FP&A for KPI reporting.
• Ensure tax compliance and liaise with external firms.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Collaborative attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA/MBA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Finance Manager - Controllership Function

• Full-time
• Job Location Type: Remote
• Department: Finance

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking a Manager to join our Accounting/Finance team.This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team. The ideal person for this role will have strong management, analytical, technology, communication, and organizational skills.We are a fast-paced, internationally growing company and it’s a great time to join our dynamic, collaborative, and cohesive team and further your professional development. This is a hybrid role with the expectation to travel as necessary for meaningful team meetings (approximately 5% of time).

Thisrole will initially be focused on supporting one of our newly acquired businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all local accounting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting teams to support consolidated reporting and audit requests.
• Maintain accurate books and records and ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee end-to-end billing operations to ensure accurate and timely invoice generation, compliance with contractual billing requirements, effective management of work-in-process (WIP), and continuous improvement of billing cycle efficiency and revenue realization.
• Manage accounts receivable, collections, and cash application activities, including monitoring DSO, aging receivables, collection performance, dispute resolution, and working capital metrics, while driving accountability, process improvements, and cash flow optimization.
• Lead and supervise the accounts payable function, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment approvals, cash disbursements, and vendor relationship management, while ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and payment terms.
• Serve as the primary liaison with corporate FP&A, coordinating KPI and other monthly reporting
• Ensure Company remains in compliance with all tax related matters
• Serving as a liaison to external professional service firms
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities and changes to scope of work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel
• Collaborative attitude with desire to work with a mission-driven team

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/MBA
• Billing, Treasury, Data Analytics experience highly preferred
• At least 2 years in a managerial role
• Insurance Services industry experience a plus
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
• Big 4 or other public accounting experience
• Experience working in a global professional services firm (up to 1,000people)
• Exude warmth, genuineness, and concern for others

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to complete mathematical computations 80% of the working day
• Must be able to review transactional details 50% of day-to-day duties
• Must be able to be on call or work weekends or nights

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $130k - $155k.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto skillset,experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] . Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.