Senior Finance Manager

Summary

Join Whalar Group, a global Creator company, as a Senior Manager, Finance for their Umi Games division. This remote position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong financial expertise to lead month-end close processes, assist in budgeting and forecasting, oversee billing, and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A, billing, reporting, and operational finance, along with experience working with NetSuite and strong analytical and financial modeling skills. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to FP&A, billing, reporting, and operational finance
• Experience working with NetSuite
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to partner with and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset with a drive to improve processes and solve problems

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Support internal and external audit preparation
• Assist in annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasts, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to drive profitability and cost efficiency
• Partner with department leaders to support departmental budget management and scenario planning
• Oversee billing processes in coordination with the Controller and operations teams
• Monitor AR and AP activities, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and vendor payments
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and strengthen internal controls
• Support working capital management and cash flow forecasting
• Manage migration of financial programs and procedures, such as moving from Quickbooks to NetSuite
• Help maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Assist with documentation and implementation of finance policies and procedures
• Provide financial guidance to cross-functional teams on new initiatives, vendor negotiations, and investment decisions
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights for senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Retirement planning with employer match
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• New joiner Home office allowance
• Fertility benefits
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Volunteer days
• Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Extra Voluntary Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Pet insurance
• Employee Resource Groups