Senior Manager, Finance [Temp to Hire]

This Senior Manager, Finance role oversees financial governance, reporting accuracy, and operational controls for a U.S.-based institution with strong global integration. The position partners closely with international finance teams to drive compliance, financial planning, treasury oversight, and disciplined decision support.

Client Details

Our client is a U.S.-based arm of a global institution known for strong international collaboration. The environment is fast-paced, multicultural, and highly matrixed, partnering daily with finance leadership overseas.

Description

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury operations, and CAPEX tracking.
• Manage monthly close activities in partnership with an external accounting provider.
• Ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and alignment with global financial policies.
• Coordinate U.S. tax filings in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Support external audits and maintain strong compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with global finance teams for consolidated reporting and governance.
• Partner with a peer overseeing AP/AR and Billing to ensure accurate financial operations.
• Strengthen internal controls, reporting integrity, and financial processes.

Profile

• Brings 4-7 years of audit/accounting experience, with Big 4 training.
• Holds a CPA or is actively on the CPA track.
• Demonstrates deep technical accounting knowledge and comfort operating outside rigid structures.
• Thrives in global, cross-time-zone, matrixed environments.
• Is proactive, organized, and able to operate independently with sound judgment.
• Possesses advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Dynamics, SAP, etc.).
• Communicates clearly, collaborates well, and adapts to changing priorities.
• Bonus: familiarity with the nonprofit/higher education sector or Spanish language affinity.

Job Offer

• Temp to Hire Structure; ability to convert permanent in 3 months
• Hybrid work schedule; ability to work in NYC with work-from-home flexibility
• High-visibility role with direct impact on financial integrity and global coordination.
• Opportunity to build governance processes within a respected global academic institution

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