Accounting and Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of and implement the monthly closing activities, which include journal entries, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements.

• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained in line with accrual accounting standards.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, client invoicing, and the collections process.

• Manage payroll processing along with associated accounting tasks and reconciliations.

• Keep track of cash balances and develop short-term cash flow forecasts.

• Generate timely financial statements, management reports, and budget-to-actual comparisons for the leadership team.

• Draft initial versions of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts.

• Assist in the analysis of financial performance and significant business trends.

• Report on financial outcomes at both company and project levels, including metrics such as revenue, profitability, cash flow, and receivables.

• Collaborate with external tax consultants, auditors, banking partners, and other specialized financial experts.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation, processes, procedures, and internal controls.

• Enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of finance processes and systems.

• Relay accounting priorities, deadlines, outstanding items, risks, and financial insights to the leadership team.

• Partner closely with company leadership to ensure financial operations are conducted accurately, efficiently, and predictably.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of practical accounting experience, with direct responsibility for month-end closures and financial statement preparation.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and accrual-basis accounting.

• Proficient in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting and financial software.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with a proven track record of managing recurring tasks and deadlines independently.

• Ability to take full ownership of tasks from start to finish, proactively recognizing issues and driving them to resolution.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to effectively convey status updates, priorities, inquiries, and risks.

• Capability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

• Demonstrated dedication to Athena’s mission, vision, and values.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

• Preferred: experience in professional services, consulting, or government contracting sectors.

• Preferred: familiarity with project-based accounting and Time and Materials/Firm Fixed Price contracts.

• Preferred: experience using QuickBooks Online.

• Preferred: experience in cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.

• Preferred: experience collaborating with external tax advisors, auditors, or other specialized accounting professionals.

• Preferred: experience in developing or enhancing accounting processes within a growing organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical Coverage — 100% Employer-Paid Employee Premium

• Dental & Vision Coverage

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Competitive actuarial exam support program

• Annual Bonus Opportunity