Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

To Do

• You lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes, ensuring that financial information is complete, accurate and delivered on time.
• You prepare monthly financial statements, management reports and financial analyses in close coordination with our headquarters in Belgium.
• You monitor key performance indicators and translate financial information into clear insights that support commercial and operational decision-making.
• You contribute to the improvement of reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, making them more consistent, efficient and business-focused.
• You oversee and process the bi-weekly payroll in coordination with external payroll providers.
• You manage boutique cash reconciliation and ensure that discrepancies are identified, investigated and resolved promptly.
• You monitor cash flow, bank reconciliations and the company’s overall cash position.
• You are responsible for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice processing, collections and vendor management.
• You ensure the proper recording of expenses and the timely and accurate payment of vendors.
• You monitor aging reports, follow up on outstanding receivables and help manage credit risks.
• You ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax requirements, including sales tax and corporate filings.
• You coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, insurance providers and other financial partners when required.
• You identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate financial processes, reducing manual work while improving efficiency and accuracy.
• You play a leading role in the migration to a new ERP system, working closely with our headquarters, IT colleagues and external implementation partners.

To Be

• You hold a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. A CPA qualification is a strong asset.
• You have at least seven years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within audit, retail, consumer goods or FMCG.
• You have a strong understanding of US GAAP and relevant US tax regulations.
• You have broad, hands-on experience with financial operations, including closing, reporting, payroll, cash management, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• You are comfortable working with accounting and ERP systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP or similar platforms is an asset.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and are able to translate financial data into clear and actionable business insights.
• You are technology-minded and actively look for opportunities to improve, automate and simplify financial processes.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with internal stakeholders, external advisors and international colleagues.
• Experience working within an international organization is considered a strong advantage.

Salary $170,000