Finance & Accounting Manager

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 aFinance & Accounting Manager to own financial operations and support strategic business decision-making in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

This is not a bookkeeping-only role.

You will be responsible for:

• Financial operations and accounting accuracy
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Budgeting and financial analysis
• KPI tracking and reporting
• Supporting leadership with actionable financial insights

This role combines hands-on accounting with forward-looking financial planning and operational support.

If you are:

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Comfortable operating independently
• Strong with financial modeling and reporting
• Experienced in startup or high-growth environments

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 within:
• QuickBooks
• Oversee:
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Financial documentation and controls
• Ensure financial data remains accurate, organized, and audit-ready

Cash Flow & Financial Health

• Monitor weekly cash flow and liquidity position
• Track:
• Burn rate
• Runway projections
• Financial sustainability metrics
• Identify financial risks and operational inefficiencies early
• Support leadership with visibility into cash position and business health

Reporting, Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare:
• Monthly financial reports
• Quarterly reporting packages
• Annual financial summaries
• Build and maintain:
• Forecasts
• Budgets
• Financial models
• Track actuals vs. budget and provide variance analysis
• Deliver actionable financial insights to leadership teams

Strategic Finance & Decision Support

• Support leadership with financial analysis tied to:
• Growth initiatives
• Operational decisions
• New business opportunities
• Build models for:
• Revenue forecasting
• Hiring plans
• Investment decisions
• Contribute to long-term financial planning and strategy

KPI Tracking & Operational Metrics

• Define and track:
• Financial KPIs
• Operational performance metrics
• Analyze:
• Revenue trends
• Cost drivers
• Profitability indicators
• Maintain financial dashboards and reporting systems

Tax Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with external accountants and tax partners
• Support:
• Tax filings
• Audits
• Compliance requirements
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Improve accounting workflows and reporting systems
• Identify opportunities for:
• Automation
• Efficiency improvements
• Better financial visibility
• Support modernization of finance operations as the business scales

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Strong cash flow visibility and forecasting accuracy
• Leadership receives clear, actionable financial insights
• Budgets and financial systems remain organized and reliable
• Financial processes become increasingly scalable and efficient

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Strong ownership mindset and independent execution ability
• Highly detail-oriented with strong financial accuracy
• Comfortable operating in startup or fast-growth environments
• Analytical thinker who can turn numbers into decisions
• Proactive in identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities

Requirements (Must-Have)

Experience

• 3–7+ years of experience in:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial operations

Core Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills including:
• Financial modeling
• Forecasting
• Budget tracking
• Reporting
• Strong understanding of:
• Financial statements
• Accounting principles
• Cash flow management
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Nice to Have

• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Exposure to:
• Healthcare businesses
• Multi-entity structures
• Familiarity with:
• Cash vs. accrual accounting transitions
• Investor reporting
• Fundraising support
• CPA certification (or progress toward certification)

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Update bookkeeping and financial records
• Monitor cash flow and operational spending
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Support leadership with financial insights and planning
• Improve workflows and financial systems
• Coordinate with accounting or tax partners when needed

In short:
You are the financial backbone of the business — ensuring financial clarity, operational accuracy, and informed decision-making as the company grows.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Cash flow visibility and financial stability
• Forecasting and budgeting accuracy
• Quality of financial insights provided to leadership
• Efficiency and scalability of financial systems and processes

Why This Role Stands Out

• High ownership across finance and operations
• Direct collaboration with leadership
• Opportunity to influence business decisions and growth strategy
• Exposure to startup scaling and financial planning
• Strong opportunity for long-term growth within finance leadership

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Recruiter
• Client Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you:

• Enjoy combining accounting with strategic finance
• Thrive in organized, ownership-driven environments
• Can manage financial operations independently
• Want to help scale and improve business performance

This is a strong opportunity to step into a high-impact finance and accounting leadership role.