Finance Manager – US (m/f/d)

Pliant GmbH; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech company is seeking a Finance Manager for its U.S. operations. This remote-friendly role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate has significant experience in finance, preferably in tech, with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities for professional growth

A remote-friendly environment

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in finance, ideally in tech or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. day-to-day financial operations.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local requirements.

Skills

Finance operations management

Compliance knowledge

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Experience with financial tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

ABOUT US

Since 2020, Pliant has been on a mission to rethink credit cards and empower companies to grow by providing a smart way to pay that scale with their business. With our app and API-based solutions, Pliant allows companies to issue physical and virtual credit cards, automate payment processes, track spending, and seamlessly integrate these data into their finance stack.

Pliant is growing quickly. With our expansion into 30 international markets, we believe that people, passion, and diversity are the key ingredients to our future success. Our growing team of 200+ Plianteers come from 38 nationalities and work remotely or in a hybrid environment from our headquarters in the heart of Berlin. And we’re looking for more talented and committed people to join us on our journey!

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Who are Pliant

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Finance Manager – US (m/f/d) to help build and lead the financial foundation of our U.S. operations. This role is critical to ensuring Pliant’s financial processes, reporting, and compliance scale efficiently with our international expansion.

You’ll be responsible for managing financial operations in the U.S., supporting strategic decision-making, and working closely with our global finance team and external partners.

This role is remote-friendly, ideally based in the US, with occasional travel to Berlin or partner locations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Finance Operations: Manage U.S. day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, payroll coordination, and tax compliance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support financial planning and analysis for U.S. revenue and cost centers. Track actuals vs. forecast and provide strategic insights.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure regulatory and tax compliance with U.S. GAAP and local requirements. Partner with external accountants and legal advisors.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards for leadership, aligning U.S. reporting with global finance structures.
• Process Optimization: Help scale and automate financial processes to support fast growth, leveraging tools like NetSuite, Excel/Google Sheets, etc.
• Stakeholder Support: Partner with Sales, RevOps, and Leadership on pricing models, contract review, and strategic initiatives.
• Audit & Risk: Support financial audits, risk assessments, and due diligence processes as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 4–6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A, preferably in high-growth tech or fintech environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial operations, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and building financial reports and models.
• Proven ability to manage external stakeholders (accountants, payroll, tax) and work across time zones.
• Familiarity with financial tools and systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, DATEV, or similar).
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and comfort with ambiguity in a scaling organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CFA a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• An influential role shaping U.S. market growth at an international fintech
• Opportunities for professional growth and ownership from day one
• A remote-friendly environment with support for work-life flexibility
• Health, wellness, and retirement benefits
• Access to a diverse and ambitious team driven by impact, innovation, and transparency