Financial Accounting Manager

Who Gives A Crap

. Own the monthly close for the UK balance sheet .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing month-end close processes, balance sheet analysis, and financial reporting while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance reporting efficiency and drive financial clarity for stakeholders.

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Month-End Close ManagementBalance Sheet AnalysisFinancial ReportingAI Tools UtilizationStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Balance Sheet UnderstandingP&L Statement AnalysisRevenue Channel InvestigationFinancial ReconciliationProject Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationFeedback DeliveryDeadline ManagementRisk EscalationPurpose-Led Commitment

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsClaudeGemini

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsRetail Customer OnboardingCommercial Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly close for the UK balance sheet
Understand transaction flows and revenue channels
Work closely with the UK commercial team to keep financial activities on track
Lead the project to build a retail customer onboarding playbook
Define the requirements and non-negotiables for onboarding major retail partners
Manage one direct report
Participate in the senior Financial Operations leadership team
Collaborate with Financial Accounting Manager peers in Australia and the US/Canada, and with the AR/AP lead
Review and sign off UK balance sheet reconciliations ahead of month-end close
Investigate revenue-channel questions with the UK commercial team
Use AI tools to accelerate reporting tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience owning the month-end close from start to finish
Strong understanding of balance sheets and P&L statements
Ability to identify off-budget or off-expectation results
Ability to explain financial results clearly to commercial stakeholders and the CFO
Ability to address process issues and provide direct feedback clearly and kindly
Ability to manage competing deadlines across close timelines, projects, and direct reports
Ability to escalate risks appropriately
Commitment to purpose-led work and improving the world
Ability or willingness to use AI tools such as Claude or Gemini for reporting tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, market informed salaries
Meaningful support towards healthcare for team members around the world
Generous paid leave
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Free toilet paper
Work at a certified B Corp™ with a focus on social and environmental impact