Financial Manager

2 weeks ago


Santa Barbara, California, United States Balance Financial Management Full time
About the Job

The Financial Manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day management of financial tasks by coordinating the various activities involved in maintaining the general ledger, revenue recognition, expenditures, assets, and liabilities for multiple clients. This position is responsible for managing the processes and tasks to ensure successful completion of month-end close, completeness, and accuracy of financial reports, and adherence to procedures and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the A/P cycle for multiple clients, reviewing and coding invoices, ensuring timely payments to vendors, assisting in vendor dispute resolution when escalated, and ensuring the overall relationships with vendors are in good standing.
  • Manage A/R tasks for clients, ensuring timely completion and submittal of invoices, ensuring regular follow-up on the status of payments, and ensuring the overall relationship with clients' customers remains in good standing.
  • Manage cash balances, ensuring cash GL accounts are up-to-date no less than weekly, ensuring appropriate funds are available for clients' financial commitments (i.e. A/P, payroll, etc.), and anticipating short-term cash needs.
  • Timely completion of month-end close tasks as outlined in close checklists for each client. This includes adjusting journal entries for depreciation, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, investments, other assets, and liabilities as needed.
  • Cost allocations for functional expenses and partnerships via manual or automated processes.
  • Assist with audit schedules, various types of tax returns, grant and organizational budget preparation, and narratives as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal control processes, and segregation of duties.
Requirements
  • Strong accounting background (experience and education) with solid knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a professional demeanor, are required.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently and effectively to meet critical and aggressive internal and external deadlines.
  • Great attention to detail, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively to achieve individual and team goals.
  • Proactive and self-motivated attitude with the drive to take ownership of responsibilities assigned.
Experience and Education
  • Experience in processing payroll and related journal entries.
  • Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
  • Familiarity with advanced accounting software.
  • 4-6 years (minimum) relevant accounting experience.
About Balance Financial Management

We function as your business and financial management backbone, quickly integrating into your organization and culture. We pride ourselves on our accessible, high-touch, human-centered approach, successfully creating dynamic, long-term client partnerships that foster optimal company performance.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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