Finance Manager Job at Helios WorldWide, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Helios WorldWide
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Job Overview

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and clear financial insights to support business decision-making. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional with the ability to partner cross-functionally and scale processes as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with GAAP (or local accounting standards)
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecasts
  • Coordinate with external treasury management partners on cash and treasury management activities for the business
  • Financial strategy specific to cost optimizations, cashflow predictions and analysis, as well as proactive consultation with experts on fiscal discipline and growth.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

  • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership
  • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
  • Support scenario modeling and financial planning for growth initiatives

Operational Finance

  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and expense management
  • Ensure strong internal controls and scalable finance processes
  • Partner with HR, Operations, and department leaders on headcount planning and cost management

Compliance & External Relationships

  • Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and payroll providers
  • Support audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Own and optimize financial systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software, expense tools)
  • Improve workflows through automation, documentation, and best practices
  • Support finance-related projects, integrations, or system migrations

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
  • 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organization
  • Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and Excel/Google Sheets
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Key Competencies

  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership mentality
  • Ability to translate financial data into business insights
  • Strong cross-functional partner with non-finance stakeholders
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically
  • High integrity and sound judgment

Nice to Have

  • Experience in professional services, agency, or project-based environments
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff
  • Exposure to international operations or multi-entity structures
  • Experience with Deel payroll a plus

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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