Finance and Accounting Manager

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

📋 Description

• Manage bank accounts and handle payments to vendors, projects, intercompany transactions, payroll, and reimbursements.

• Supervise liquidity management and monitor reserve balances, including cash flow tracking and forecasting.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with banking partners, auditors, and tax consultants.

• Prepare and present financial reports and forecasts for management, the parent company, and governing authorities.

• Oversee accounting operations and manage both day-to-day and period-end closing activities with a third-party accounting firm.

• Develop and implement finance and accounting procedures and controls, including the capitalization of project expenses.

• Lead collaborative efforts within the finance department and coordinate with the parent company, including consolidation processes.

• Prepare annual tax submissions and ensure adherence to relevant accounting and tax regulations.

• Assist in the annual external audit process and address auditor inquiries.

• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances to ensure accurate consolidation.

• Protect and enhance the financial integrity of WaterConnect, a company focused on water supply and sanitation infrastructure project development and investment.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance positions, including treasury, financial reporting, and the accounting closing process.

• Possession of a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA) or equivalent demonstrated knowledge.

• Strong expertise in US GAAP and/or IFRS, with experience in multi-entity or parent-subsidiary consolidation.

• Proven experience in managing banking relationships, treasury operations, and liquidity or cash management.

• Familiarity with working alongside external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies; understanding of international tax compliance issues.

• Proven ability to design, implement, and enforce effective accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Proficient in accounting software or ERP systems, along with advanced Excel capabilities.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adept at working within a small, virtual team in a hands-on capacity.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, multicultural teams.

• Strong commitment to social and environmental impact.

• Proficient in English (both written and verbal).

• Candidates must reside in the Eastern or Central time zone.

• Ability to see, speak, and hear.

• Capability to endure extended periods of sitting and reaching.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible spending plans.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Periodic performance reviews for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievements.

• Competitive compensation package for full-time team members.

• Occasional travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.