Finance Manager

AeroShield Materials•Waltham, MA

About The Position

AeroShield is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Finance Manager who is comfortable taking initiative and working autonomously in a dynamic startup environment. The role supports the company’s financial operations and works with colleagues, department heads, third-party consultants, and external vendors. The successful candidate will be collaborative, eager to learn, and committed to strengthening the company’s team culture and values: Understand & Improve, Value People and Persons, and Act Sustainably. The Finance Manager oversees accounting and general ledger activities, payroll and benefits administration, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, cash forecasting, and financial analysis. The role also supports audits, tax filings, compliance, and executive decision-making through financial insights, KPI dashboards, and financial models.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–6+ years of progressive financial management or accounting experience.
Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll, benefits, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end closes.
Advanced proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage, or Xero.
Experience with payroll platforms such as Gusto.
Expert Excel skills, including pivot tables, financial modeling, and financial functions.
High attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and employee payroll data.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPA or CMA.
Familiarity with expense management platforms such as Ramp.
Technical background through school or work experience.
Interest in learning quickly and enthusiasm for new technologies.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely expense coding of financial transactions.
Support AeroShield’s third-party consulting firm with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
Perform routine bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews with CPA firms and regulatory bodies.
Oversee and execute accurate, timely payroll processing for regular and contingent staff.
Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k) or pension plans, and PTO tracking, in coordination with HR and third-party vendors.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll taxes and labor laws.
Resolve employee payroll inquiries and administer adjustments, bonuses, and commission payments.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice verification, approval workflows, and timely vendor payments.
Oversee accounts receivable, including customer or client invoicing, receipt tracking, and collections.
Administer corporate expense management systems and monitor employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms when necessary.
Lead the annual budgeting process and work with department heads to develop operational budgets.
Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Monitor cash flow, develop cash forecasts, and implement strategies to optimize working capital.
Perform budget-versus-actual variance analysis and provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
Develop custom KPI dashboards and financial models for management review.