Finance Manager - Temporary

TEAM LEWIS • San Diego, CA

4d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TEAM LEWIS is a global marketing agency seeking a Finance Manager for a 6-month temporary contract. The purpose of this role is to provide effective and efficient accounting support to LEWIS’ Finance US HQ, delivering a high level of service and advice consistent with company and legal requirements. This role involves supervising/managing Finance staff for accurate and timely completion of finance processes, including month-end close. The contract spans from July 2026 to February 2027.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience managing core accounting processes (raising supplier invoices, credit control, accounts payable, banking, cashbook, reconciliations)
• Strong English written and oral communication skills are essential
• IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ready to work with international teams, based in different offices
• Well organized, strong ability to prioritize, common sense; a pragmatic approach; strong attention to detail
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative self starter with initiative, who is goal driven
• Creative thinking “outside the box” to provide solutions and solve problems
• Proven record of managing projects through to completion
• Energetic, confident, charismatic - a credible team player

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NetSuite is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for select balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition analysis, including posting of revenue recognition journals and providing updates to the Senior Financial Controller
• Ensure split journals are posted in line with month end timetable for multi-market revenue allocated across offices outside the US
• Address revenue allocation queries
• Prepare monthly company credit card cost analysis and accrual worksheet
• Prepare the month end costs accruals and deferrals. Ensure any costs belonging to other regions are posted in line with the month end timetable.
• Prepare monthly cost analysis, including global central and regional central cost splits
• Prepare monthly commentary analyzing revenues and costs to the prior month actuals and to the most recent forecast
• Ensure all client invoices are entered and issued on a timely basis with the assistance of direct reports
• Ensure all client billing has supporting documentation and filed in finance records
• Supervise client debt collection process, ensuring clients are paying on time and flagging clients with delinquent or unusual payment behaviour
• Supervise the recording of incoming cash payments by direct reports
• Be the first point of contact for client billing inquiries
• Ensure all purchase invoices are entered on a timely basis by direct reports. Post the unusual or high value purchase invoices directly.
• Reconcile company credit card statements and post in the accounting system
• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring they are reasonable and include references to relevant purchase orders numbers and supporting documentation
• Prepare weekly payment runs, including suppliers, credit cards and staff expenses
• Oversee the US purchase order (PO) process
• Provide support to the Senior Financial Controller with forecasting outgoing cash
• Build and maintain relationships with key supplier contacts
• Prepare annual 1099 filing compliance
• Support the Senior Financial Controller with filing annual US property tax compliance
• Complete cost analysis for annual tax returns
• Assist with local and federal compliance filings as needed
• Line manage Finance Executives, where relevant, providing regular feedback (ad-hoc and scheduled check-ins)
• Ensure that line reports are supported and receive relevant training to fulfil the role’s expectations
• Assist in the year-end audit process
• Complete ad-hoc reports and/or analysis as and when required
• Be an effective finance business partner, providing sound commercial advice to the business management as and when required
• Contributes to and supports the continuous improvement of finance systems, practices and policies ensuring they underpin our Company culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits + life insurance (eligible day 1 of employment)
• 401k with employer match
• Travel Programs
• Up to $2k donation to a charity of your choice!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed