Scale Virtually VA

Finance Manager

Scale Virtually VA

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Philippines

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About the role

  • We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support and lead financial operations across
  • multiple business entities. This role requires a hands-on finance leader who can operate at a
  • controller level of accuracy while also contributing to financial planning, forecasting, treasury
  • management, and continuous process improvement. The Finance Manager will collaborate
  • closely with cross-functional teams, lead and develop finance staff, and help modernize finance
  • operations through automation and system enhancements.
  • This role is well suited for an individual who is comfortable working across accounting, financial
  • planning, cash management, and operational finance, and who values collaboration, accuracy,
  • and continuous improvement.
  • **Key Responsibilities**
  • Financial Operations and Accounting Oversight
  • Oversee full-cycle accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including month-
  • end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations,
  • accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.
  • Prepare, review, and validate financial statements and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain and enforce internal controls to support reliable financial reporting and
  • safeguard company assets.
  • Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure compliance
  • with applicable standards and requirements.
  • Identify and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and control gaps in a timely
  • manner.
  • Treasury and Cash Management
  • Manage treasury activities across entities, including cash forecasting, liquidity planning,
  • and working capital management.
  • Monitor cash inflows and outflows to ensure adequate funding for operations and growth.
  • Oversee banking relationships, account structures, and payment processes.
  • Develop and maintain short-term and medium-term cash forecasts aligned with business
  • needs.
  • Support leadership with insights related to cash priorities, financial risk, and capital
  • allocation.
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities across business
  • entities.
  • Develop financial models that connect operational drivers to financial and cash outcomes.
  • Analyze variances between actual results, forecasts, and budgets and communicate key
  • drivers and implications.
  • Provide financial insights to support business decisions related to growth, staffing,
  • pricing, and investments.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with leaders and teams across operations, sales, marketing, and other functions to
  • understand business activities and financial impacts.
  • Ask thoughtful questions to clarify assumptions, improve transparency, and reduce
  • process and reporting gaps.
  • Promote financial accountability and understanding across departments through
  • collaboration and clear communication.
  • Serve as a financial partner to leadership by translating financial information into
  • actionable insights.
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members, including internal and external
  • resources.
  • Set clear expectations, review work for quality and accuracy, and provide ongoing
  • feedback and coaching.
  • Support a team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and
  • professional development.
  • Remain engaged in day-to-day execution as needed to support the team and ensure high
  • standards are met.
  • Systems, Automation, and Process Improvement
  • Leverage Excel and financial systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility
  • across finance processes.
  • Develop and enhance models, templates, and workflows to streamline close, reporting,
  • forecasting, and treasury activities.
  • Evaluate and implement automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual effort and
  • improve data quality.
  • Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify processes while maintaining
  • appropriate controls and documentation.
  • Ensure automated processes remain auditable, reliable, and well controlled.

Requirements

  • **Qualifications**
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred; CPA, CMA, or comparable professional certification a plus.
  • Five or more years of experience in finance or accounting roles with increasing responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience operating at a controller level, including ownership of close, reporting, and controls.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
  • Experience managing finances across multiple legal entities or business units.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, treasury, and financial reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new financial systems and tools.
  • Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar systems.
  • Interest in or experience with automation, process improvement, and modern finance tools.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and people leadership skills.
  • Cultural Fit
  • The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability and takes responsibility for resolving issues regardless of origin.
  • They are comfortable engaging in direct and constructive conversations and view feedback as an opportunity for improvement.
  • This individual values structure, clarity, and accurate financial records and prefers well-defined processes over ambiguity.
  • They approach their work with a systems-oriented mindset and understand the importance of consistency in supporting scalable operations.
  • The successful candidate is able to work independently, manage priorities with minimal oversight, and deliver results in an environment that requires a high degree of autonomy.
  • They are motivated by working in a founder-led organization that emphasizes outcomes, accountability, and continuous progress.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial operationsaccounting oversightfinancial planningforecastingtreasury managementfinancial modelingbudgetingcash managementinternal controlsfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipaccountabilityproblem-solvingmentoringprocess improvementtransparencyfeedbackindependence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeMBACPACMA