Finance Manager

We’re looking for a Finance & Accounting Manager who combines strong accounting fundamentals with financial insight, business curiosity, and a drive to make things better.

Working closely with the CFO, this role oversees the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of our employee-owned company while helping turn financial information into insights that support better business decisions.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys both the details and the bigger picture, ensuring our financial information is accurate, improving how we work, developing others, and helping leaders and employee‑owners better understand the financial performance of the business.

What You’ll Do

Own accounting and financial reporting

Manage monthly and year-end close, including account reconciliations and financial statement preparation

Prepare financial reporting and provide insight into key variances and trends

Oversee day-to‑day accounting operations and maintain accurate, timely financial records

Maintain effective financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Coordinate tax reporting and compliance in partnership with external advisors

Support annual planning

Partner with the CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenarios to evaluate new projects, investments, and strategic initiatives

Turn financial results into clear, actionable insights for company leadership

Manage key financial operations

Monitor and forecast cash flow and working‑capital needs

Manage the company’s business insurance program and relationships with insurance partners

Identify and help mitigate financial and operational risks

Participate in financial reporting, planning, and other activities associated with our ESOP

Partner with HR on payroll‑related financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls, ensuring payroll activity is accurately reflected in our financial records

Lead people and improve how we work

Supervise, mentor, and develop finance team members

Strengthen financial controls and identify opportunities to make processes simpler, more accurate, and more efficient

Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows as the organization evolves

Be a trusted financial resource for employee‑owners across the company

What You’ll Bring

Experience in finance, accounting, or a related role with meaningful responsibility for accounting operations and financial reporting

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and month-end and year-end close

Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling skills

Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail

The ability to communicate financial information clearly to people with varying levels of financial expertise

A collaborative, service‑oriented approach and comfort balancing hands‑on execution with higher‑level thinking

Even Better If You Have

CPA, Accounting/Finance Degree

Experience working in an ESOP‑owned company or supporting ESOP financial requirements

Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliation, including multi‑state payroll environments

Experience in a small to mid‑sized business or professional‑services environment

Experience improving financial processes, systems, or internal controls

Experience mentoring or developing finance or accounting team members

100% Employee Owned

Opportunity for Bonus

Paid Parking at our office locations

401 (k) plan with a match

Agency‑paid medical, life, and short‑term disability insurance, along with options for vision, dental, additional life, and long‑term disability insurance

A generous time off program, including family leaves and volunteer work

Great clients!!

Drake Cooper is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, the requirements of the role, and business needs.

We are proud to foster a workplace where every employee is treated with respect, professionalism, and fairness, and where individuals have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.

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