Lead Finance Manager

WSP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Finance Manager in Raleigh, NC to organize and direct all general accounting and financial activities for the project. You will reconcile records across systems and manage audits with internal, external, and client stakeholders.

The role emphasizes process controls, reporting, and KPI achievement, supervising accounting staff, and effective communication with vendors and auditors in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license preferred but not required.
• 7 years of financial and accounting experience including management roles.
• Experience with tolling back-office systems preferred.
• Ability to package and present quantitative data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop accounting SOPs including internal controls.
• Direct, monitor, and evaluate accounting activities and staff.
• Monitor accounting systems and procedures and updates.
• Oversee weekly payables and customer refunds.
• Oversee preparation of daily and monthly journal entries.
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis for client.
• Oversee reconciliations (daily/monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Evaluate back-office software for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure KPI targets are met and reported.
• Participate in client and internal project meetings.
• Interface with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and auditors.
• Oversee internal and external audits (SOC 1 Type II).
• Stay current with GAAP, GASB, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Discretion and confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or related field

CPA license preferred

7+ years accounting/finance experience

Tools

Tolling back-office systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Finance Manager!

This position sits out of Raleigh, NC.

JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities include organizing and directing all general accounting and financial activities for the client's project. Will be responsible for reconciling operational and financial records between the various systems deployed for the operations. Managing the various operational and financial audits required for the project including cash and inventory. Interfacing with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors. Focusing on process controls improvements and efficiencies of the program. Coordinating accounting functions, reporting, receivables and payables and achieving monthly performance measures.Supervising general accounting staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop accounting standard operating procedures including internal controls
• Direct, monitor, and evaluate the activities and performance of the accounting activities/processes and accounting staff.
• Monitor accounting systems and procedures and necessary updates.
• Oversee weekly payables and customer refunds.
• Oversee preparation of daily and monthly journal entries
• Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis for client
• Oversee preparation of daily, monthly quarterly and annual reconciliations
• Perform evaluations of back-office operating software and identify areas for efficiency and operational improvements and/or modifications to functionality.
• Ensure daily and monthly key performance measures are successfully achieved
• Participate in internal project meetings and client meetings
• Interface with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors
• Oversee internal audits such as monthly physical inventory audit
• Oversee external audits such as SOC 1 Type II audit
• Keep abreast of current accounting trends, practices, and developments in the profession including governmental accounting standards and regulations, GAAP and GASB.
• Supervisor may assign other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
• Possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to translate operational issues into financial risk assessments
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups
• Experience in a high-volume, regulated transaction environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
• Must be able to lift, carry, walk and stand
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
• Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
• Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of accounting and finance teams of one to three members.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license preferred but not required
• 7 years of financial and accounting experience including management or leadership positions overseeing accounting operations in a GAAP compliant, high-volume, transaction/trip processing environment performing revenue management, process audits and similar functions
• Experience with tolling back-office systems preferred
• Ability to package and present quantitative data effectively.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

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