# Finance & Accounting Manager

**Company:** [Pavago](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/oLah2TugS95w5whXCdpTG3.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Department:** Candidate Sourcing

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## Description

### **Finance & Accounting Manager (QuickBooks, Forecasting & Financial Operations) – Remote | U.S. Hours**

**Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote  
**Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours

### **About the Role**

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a **Finance & Accounting Manager** to own financial operations while supporting strategic business decision-making in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

This is **not a bookkeeping-only role**.

You’ll combine hands-on accounting with forward-looking financial planning, taking ownership of:

-   Financial operations and accounting accuracy
-   Cash flow management and forecasting
-   Budgeting and financial modeling
-   KPI tracking and reporting
-   Strategic financial analysis
-   Financial systems and process improvement

You’ll work closely with leadership to turn financial data into clear, actionable insights that support smarter business decisions.

If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, highly proficient in QuickBooks and Excel, and comfortable operating independently, this role is a strong fit.

### **What You’ll Own**

### **Financial Operations & Accounting**

-   Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and general ledger activities
-   Maintain accurate financial records in **QuickBooks**
-   Oversee:

-   Accounts payable (AP)
-   Accounts receivable (AR)
-   Financial documentation
-   Accounting controls

-   Maintain clean, accurate, and audit-ready financial records
-   Ensure financial transactions are properly categorized and documented

### **Cash Flow & Financial Health**

-   Monitor weekly cash flow and liquidity
-   Track:

-   Burn rate
-   Runway
-   Cash requirements
-   Financial sustainability metrics

-   Identify financial risks and operational inefficiencies early
-   Provide leadership with clear visibility into cash position and overall financial health

### **Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Analysis**

-   Prepare:

-   Monthly financial reports
-   Quarterly reporting packages
-   Annual financial summaries

-   Build and maintain:

-   Financial forecasts
-   Operating budgets
-   Financial models

-   Track actual performance against budget
-   Conduct variance analysis and explain key drivers
-   Translate financial results into actionable recommendations

### **Strategic Finance & Decision Support**

-   Support leadership with analysis related to:

-   Growth initiatives
-   Operational decisions
-   New business opportunities

-   Build financial models for:

-   Revenue forecasting
-   Hiring plans
-   Investment decisions

-   Evaluate financial implications of business decisions
-   Contribute to long-term financial planning and strategy

### **KPI Tracking & Management Reporting**

-   Define, maintain, and track key financial and operational KPIs
-   Analyze:

-   Revenue trends
-   Cost drivers
-   Profitability
-   Operational performance

-   Maintain financial dashboards and reporting systems
-   Provide leadership with concise insights rather than simply reporting numbers

### **Tax Coordination & Compliance**

-   Coordinate with external accountants and tax partners
-   Support:

-   Tax filings
-   Audits
-   Compliance requirements

-   Maintain organized supporting documentation
-   Ensure financial information is readily available for external reporting and compliance needs

### **Systems & Process Improvement**

-   Review and improve accounting and reporting workflows
-   Identify opportunities for:

-   Automation
-   Increased efficiency
-   Better reporting
-   Stronger financial visibility

-   Reduce unnecessary manual processes
-   Help build scalable financial systems as the organization grows

### **Requirements – Must Have**

### **Experience**

-   **3–7+ years of experience** in:

-   Accounting
-   Finance
-   Financial Operations

-   Hands-on experience managing core accounting processes
-   Experience producing financial reports, forecasts, and budgets

### **Accounting & Finance Skills**

Strong hands-on experience with:

-   **QuickBooks**
-   General ledger accounting
-   Accounts payable and receivable
-   Financial statements
-   Cash flow management
-   Budgeting and forecasting

Strong understanding of:

-   P&L statements
-   Balance sheets
-   Cash flow statements
-   Accounting principles
-   Financial reporting

### **Excel / Google Sheets**

Advanced proficiency with **Excel and/or Google Sheets**, including experience with:

-   Financial modeling
-   Forecasting
-   Budget tracking
-   Variance analysis
-   Financial reporting
-   KPI dashboards

### **Communication & Ownership**

-   Excellent written and verbal English communication
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-   High attention to detail and financial accuracy
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
-   Comfortable presenting financial insights to leadership
-   Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities

### **Nice to Have**

-   Startup or high-growth company experience
-   Experience with healthcare businesses
-   Experience supporting multi-entity organizations
-   Familiarity with cash-to-accrual accounting transitions
-   Investor reporting or fundraising support experience
-   CPA certification or progress toward certification
-   Experience improving or automating finance workflows

### **What Makes You a Strong Fit**

You:

-   Combine accounting accuracy with strategic financial thinking
-   Can work independently without requiring heavy oversight
-   Understand the story behind financial data, not just the numbers
-   Are comfortable building forecasts and financial models
-   Proactively identify risks, discrepancies, and opportunities
-   Enjoy creating organized, scalable financial systems
-   Can communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
-   Thrive in fast-moving, growth-oriented environments

### **What a Typical Day Looks Like**

You may:

-   Update bookkeeping and financial records
-   Review AP, AR, and general ledger activity
-   Monitor cash flow and operational spending
-   Update forecasts and budgets
-   Analyze actuals versus budget
-   Prepare financial and KPI reports
-   Identify trends, risks, or unusual financial activity
-   Support leadership with financial analysis for upcoming decisions
-   Coordinate with accountants or tax partners
-   Improve reporting and accounting workflows

**In short:** you are the financial backbone of the business, ensuring leadership has accurate numbers, reliable forecasts, and the financial visibility needed to make informed decisions.

### **Key Metrics for Success**

-   Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
-   Cash flow visibility and financial stability
-   Forecasting and budgeting accuracy
-   Reliability of accounting records
-   Quality of financial insights provided to leadership
-   Accuracy and consistency of KPI reporting
-   Efficiency and scalability of financial processes
-   Leadership confidence in financial data

### **Why This Role Stands Out**

-   High ownership across accounting and finance
-   Direct collaboration with company leadership
-   Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions
-   Hands-on exposure to financial planning and business growth
-   Ability to improve and scale finance systems
-   Opportunity to grow into:

-   Senior Finance Manager
-   Controller
-   Director of Finance
-   Head of Finance

### **Interview Process**

1.  Initial Phone Screen
2.  Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
3.  Client Interview
4.  Offer & Onboarding

### **Apply Now**

If you:

-   Have strong **QuickBooks and financial operations experience**
-   Enjoy combining accounting with forecasting and strategic finance
-   Are highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented
-   Can independently manage financial reporting and planning
-   Want to help leadership make better decisions through reliable financial insights

We’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take ownership of a finance function where your work directly impacts financial clarity, operational performance, and business growth.

### **Important: Spark Hire Video Interview**

As part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a **one-way video interview through Spark Hire**.

This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with **QuickBooks, accounting operations, cash flow management, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and reporting**.

Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. **Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.**

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