Job description:

Our client, a portfolio company in the staffing industry, is seeking a hands-on finance professional to support the business. This is a full-time positino.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing core accounting and finance activities, supporting reporting and compliance requirements, and helping management maintain visibility into financial performance. This role requires a practical, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working in a lean environment and handling both operational and month-end responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review cash position and support urgent disbursements and payment decisions
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activity and follow up on outstanding items
• Respond to finance-related questions from management, internal teams, vendors, and clients
• Oversee timesheet submissions and billing processes
• Monitor ongoing finance and back-office activities and resolve issues or bottlenecks
• Process weekly EFT and wire payments
• Update financial forecasts and identify risks or variances
• Process semi-monthly payroll across both entities
• Handle payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, vacation updates, and bonuses
• Lead month-end close and reconcile accounts
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis against budget and prior year
• Present financial results and reporting to management
• Monitor key performance indicators related to contractors and placements
• Track covenant compliance and prepare related reporting
• Calculate commissions
• Prepare executive summary reporting for leadership and the board
• Complete monthly and annual government filings
• Support quarterly bank compliance reporting
• Assist with the external audit process

Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on finance and accounting experience
• Experience managing month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, reporting, and compliance
• Comfortable working in a small team and taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations
• Able to step into an existing environment quickly and provide stability during a transition
• Experience in staffing or a similar service-based environment is preferred
• NetSuite experience is an asset
• Audit exposure is helpful but not essential

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• Immediate opportunity to step into a key finance leadership role
• Broad hands-on exposure across accounting, reporting, payroll, billing, forecasting, and compliance
• Opportunity to make an impact quickly within a lean team environment
• Visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and business performance
• Good fit for a strong finance professional who enjoys ownership, variety, and stepping into situations where they can add value right away