US Finance and Operations Manager | LA

Location: LA Studio, West Hollywood, CA.

Roles & Responsibilities

Monitor day-to-day financial operations of the US office.
Responsible for onboarding all vendors, ensuring compliance with IRS.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiating preferred rates.
Managing the AP mailbox and ensuring an exceptionally high level of service.
Maintain accurate financial records in Xero.
Overseeing SOW contracts with clients.
Takes control of the budget wrap process with project managers, ensuring meetings are booked at regular intervals and challenge costs where appropriate.
Support the FD with the US month-end close process.
Ensure finance and operational policies are adhered, while taking initiative to identify opportunities for process improvements.
Manage Dext training for all new starters and freelancers. • Any ad hoc duties that may be required.

Support the onboarding process for all US employees and with any other required HR administrative tasks.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Onboard freelancers, including negotiating rates.
Ensure the US team’s compliance with HR policies.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Ability to ideate and problem solve with efficiency.
A team player, enthusiastic and positive.
A finance degree or currently working towards an accountancy accreditation. Must show proof of enrollment.
5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within events or in a similar industry.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Dext, and Xero is preferable.
Experience working in an SME environment and/or can adapt is preferable.
Must be located within commuting distance and able to work in the office.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work full-time in the US without a visa or sponsorship.

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