Finance Manager

Description

KerberRose is a trusted advisor for all accounting services throughout Wisconsin. We remain committed to the principles on which we were founded: excellent service to all of our clients and meaningful client relationships. Our people-first philosophy is what makes our firm successful. We value our relationships—the relationships we have with each other, the relationships we have with our clients, and the relationships we have in the community.    

Join our team as a Finance Manager and take the lead in shaping the financial future of our firm. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you’ll play a key role in managing our accounting operations, maintaining robust financial systems, and ensuring a strong internal control environment. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, while also managing critical aspects of cash flow and internal controls. As Finance Manager, you'll become a subject matter expert in our financial and billing systems and contribute to system improvements that support our long-term goals. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in committees focused on optimizing timekeeping, billing, and accounting platforms. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by recommending financial strategies, enhancing processes, and supporting the success of the entire firm. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional ready to step into a strategic finance role with opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation. If you're passionate about accounting excellence and looking to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manages the firm’s cash receipts and disbursements processes, ensuring proper recording, accuracy, and adherence to internal controls. 
• Provides leadership and oversight of the accounts receivable function, including monitoring outstanding balances, enforcing credit policies, resolving billing discrepancies, and ensuring timely collection of payments. 
• Reviews and approves outgoing payments, including vendor invoices, reimbursements, and other disbursements. 
• Oversees internal payroll processing and monitors that completion is in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Facilitates and coordinates multiple deadlines, creates cohesive teams, and responds quickly to EC & Shareholder requests. 
• Manages financial risk and preservation of assets by developing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls to safeguard firm assets and ensure compliance with established processes and procedures. 
• Identifies and implements standardization and improvements processes for accounts payables, accounts receivable and payroll. 
• Works with the CFO and Director of Finance to identify and implement accounting systems continuous improvement plans. 
• Oversees annual 1099 reporting. 
• Manages, develops, and supervises team members into an empowered team. 
• Supports month-end and year-end close processes. 

Qualifications: 

• Four-year accounting degree or equivalent experience 
• CPA preferred   
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated competency in a business role, with supervisory experience required 
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint 
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Products (ERP) 
• Preferred experience with Thomson Reuters Practice and ACS 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands 
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information 

Culture and Core Values: 

KerberRose offers a fun, supportive atmosphere of professionalism marked by a personal touch. We believe in creating an environment which encourages and supports professional and personal development. Our core values drive our culture: 

• Honesty 
• Integrity 
• Respect 
• Balanced Life 
• Community Oriented  

Our team members are our most valuable assets, which is why KerberRose team members are given frequent opportunities for achievement and recognition.  

KerberRose is nationally recognized for its flexible workplace practices and is one of Inside Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms. 

Wellness at KerberRose:  

At KerberRose, we focus on our team members physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), professional development, and much more.