Finance Manager – Admin & Accounting

Shalion

Finance Manager at Shalion shaping finance ops and leading the Accounting & Admin team for growth across Spain and the US. Overseeing month-end close and implementing new tools for accounting processes.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,000 - €65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, financial consolidation, and multi-currency management, with a strong command of both Spanish and US accounting frameworks. Proven ability to lead ERP implementations, automate workflows, and mentor finance team members while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

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Accounting Operations ManagementFinancial ConsolidationERP ImplementationSaaS Metrics FluencyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral LedgerMonth-End CloseCash Flow ManagementVariance AnalysisBudgetingForecastingMulti-Currency TransactionsFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailTeam ManagementProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsAI ToolsExcel

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSVC-BackedTransfer PricingTax ComplianceAudit Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all accounting operations: AP, AR, billing, and General Ledger.
Ensure accurate monthly and year-end close, preparing P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
Oversee multi-currency transactions and lead financial consolidation across Spain and US entities.
Monitor cash flow and runway, oversee bank reconciliations, payment controls, and supplier payments.
Partner with the CFO on reporting and FP&A: variance analysis, board reporting, SaaS KPIs, annual budgeting, and forecasting.
Spearhead the implementation of new tools and systems, including a new ERP, and define the underlying accounting processes and methodologies.
Drive automation of administrative workflows to support scaling transaction volumes.
Liaise with HR on payroll execution and correct accounting treatment.
Oversee external tax advisors for local and international tax compliance, including Transfer Pricing between ES and US entities.
Work with external legal counsel on corporate books, annual filings, and regulatory requirements.
Lead the annual external audit: act as the primary point of contact for auditors, prepare supporting documentation, and ensure timely resolution of findings.
Design the Accounting & Admin team's growth roadmap; hire, onboard, and mentor junior finance team members.
Allocate workload clearly across functions and team members.
Safeguard the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
Build financial policies and control frameworks, ensuring audit-readiness for future fundraising rounds or due diligence processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–9 years in finance/accounting; experience in a fast-growing B2B SaaS or VC-backed scale-up and/or Big 4 background highly valued.
Proven month-end close ownership, financial consolidation, and multi-currency management; strong command of Spanish accounting and tax framework; US accounting and tax exposure a strong plus.
ERP implementation experience is a plus; advanced Excel skills; proactive adoption of AI tools within finance workflows.
Fluent in SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, Churn, CAC Payback), recurring revenue dynamics, and revenue recognition principles.
Analytical, proactive, hands-on today and a team leader tomorrow, problem-solving, attention to detail, team management abilities.
Fluent in English and Spanish.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An international team – Work with colleagues from 10+ nationalities.
A dynamic and innovative environment – Be part of a high-performing team.
Hybrid work model – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.
Impactful work – Contribute to a challenging and innovative project.
Flexible benefits – allocate part of your gross salary (pre-tax) to meal vouchers, transport allowance, and private healthcare at a preferential rate.
Office perks – Fresh fruit and specialty coffee daily.