My client, a US professional services firm with 25 offices across the world are seeking a Finance Manager to join their Dublin business.

The role is all encompassing and will report to the US based CFO.

This is a newly created role. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing the finance function of the Irish region of the business. You will provide a professional financial operation to the business whilst keeping the US head office updated on the same. You will attend all fee earners and partners meetings ensuring WIP & Billable hours are assessed and reported on. You will be responsible for all facets of financial management including month-end accounts, management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and process improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Produce timely and accurate month-end reporting packs to management.
• Provide variance analysis, commentary and insight on financial results and present these results to management as required.
• Ensure Balance Sheet is fully maintained, and all control accounts reconciled monthly.
• Manage the monthly KPI reporting at executive level, producing Work in Progress and Fee Forecast reports.
• Produce Bank Reconciliations on a weekly basis.
• Perform Treasury Management and weekly cash reviews.
• Management of the Fixed Asset Register and analysis of YTD Capital expenditure.
• Review the financial expenditure within the company and identify ways to reduce costs.
• Manage the monthly payroll reconciliations for all associated costs.
• Produce the monthly/bi-monthly PAYE/PRSI, VAT, VIES and CSO returns for the business.
• Review all prepayments and accruals at month-end.
• Credit control and accounts payable.
• Attend Partner & Fee Earner meetings and ensure
• Create efficiencies through continuous improvement of processes.
• Manage the annual audit, tax and PSRA compliance requirements.
• Manage the annual budgeting process providing insight and analysis where required.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as they arise.
• Cost control and overhead management.
• Manage the operational budget.
• Maintain and cultivate excellent relationships with all stakeholders of the business including clients, employees, partners, suppliers, auditors, and bankers.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant FC or Finance Manager in a professional services setting is preferred
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CPA accountant.
• Minimum two-five years' post qualified experience.
• Previous experience of supporting a systems upgrade/installation
• Strong technical accounting skills, leadership skills
• Excellent attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines
• Adaptable and energetic, with the ability to work as part of a team, as well as under their own initiative
• Experience of introducing efficiencies and managing change.
• Daily interaction with all employees, as well as vendors, building staff, etc.
• Fast-paced environment and high-performance culture.

Salary: €75,000 - €85,000 plus benefits, depending on experience.

To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Clair Schindler on 0862150442 for a confidential discussion.