Finance Manager: Strategy, Compliance & Team Leadership

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG Pittsburgh is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting, reporting, compliance and finance operations. The role leads a finance team and partners with operational leaders to support sound financial decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position entails directing monthly closes, maintaining internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and providing strategic financial insights to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA and/or MBA highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities required.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial operations, reporting activities, and accounting functions across multiple business units and geographic regions.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and journal entries to support reliable financial reporting.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial models to assist leadership with planning and decision-making.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and improve operational effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, tax obligations, and corporate governance practices.
• Coordinate external audit engagements and support compliance-related reviews and reporting requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for accounting and finance professionals within a collaborative team environment.
• Partner with operational and executive stakeholders to deliver financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Drive process optimization, systems enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, scalability, and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

ERP systems

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

IFG Pittsburgh is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting, reporting, compliance and finance operations. The role leads a finance team and partners with operational leaders to support sound financial decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position entails directing monthly closes, maintaining internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and providing strategic financial insights to executives.