US Accounting Manager - Lead Finance & Performance

Holmes US; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability

401(k) plan

Company events

Diversity programs

Pre‑Tax commuter benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Holmes US is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the US finance function, working closely with the Managing Principal and NZ-based team to drive performance clarity and disciplined processes. You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, cash flow, tax coordination, audits, and compliance, while enabling action through strong analytics.

You will partner with senior leaders, oversee month-/quarter-/year-end closes, and drive continuous improvement across systems and controls.

Qualifications

• CPA licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Experience in a finance manager, controller, or similar role desirable.
• Strong capability in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with payroll, cash flow management, tax coordination, and corporate compliance.
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function for the US business.
• Review financial reporting and communicate results clearly to leadership.
• Partner with business leaders on performance KPI’s, debtors, operating costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, reporting, and automation across the finance function.
• Support the NZ based finance team to close month-end, quarter-end, and year, working closely with the New Zealand based Financial Controller and CFO.
• Support the Commercial Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Prepare fortnightly payroll and coordinate with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Liaise with tax advisors to support timely partnership income tax filings, K-1s, payroll tax, property tax, and related obligations.
• Manage corporate compliance requirements, including business registrations, annual reports, state filings, and business license renewals.
• Support annual audit requirements and presentation to the audit committee.
• Manage banking relationships, treasury activities, and expenditure control.
• Coordinate R&D filing activity to maximize eligible claims.
• Improve systems, reporting, and automation across the finance function.
• Use Deltek Vantagepoint for reporting, project analysis, and financial management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Education

CPA licensure

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Holmes US is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the US finance function, working closely with the Managing Principal and NZ-based team to drive performance clarity and disciplined processes. You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, cash flow, tax coordination, audits, and compliance, while enabling action through strong analytics.

You will partner with senior leaders, oversee month-/quarter-/year-end closes, and drive continuous improvement across systems and controls.