Manager, Finance & Accounting Operations

Select Management Group•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Manager, Finance & Accounting Operations to serve as the operational lead for Select Management Group. You will own the execution of our financial operations and the day-to-day workload of the accounting function. You will partner closely with our SVP of Finance & Operations and work in coordination with a shared services accounting team, serving as Select's internal authority on everything from Revenue Operations, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Financial Reporting, and Compliance.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with meaningful exposure to the full accounting cycle
Experience managing teams, including offshore or distributed staff
Deep familiarity with AR, AP, Revenue Operations, and Financial Reporting in a high-volume, multi-entity, and multi-client environment
Proficient with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; quick learner on new platforms
Detail-oriented with a focus on success in your approach to process improvement, proven track record of building successful workflows that stick

Nice To Haves

Experience within Digital Creator Economy, Talent Management, Talent Agency, Media & Entertainment is a bonus

Responsibilities

Ownership of company’s end-to-end revenue operations cycle, invoicing through cash application, collections, and revenue recognition
Ensure all revenue is invoiced accurately and on time, with proper handling of contract terms, commission structures, and fee deductions
Lead collections and cash chasing efforts with effective management of outstanding and overdue invoices
Maintain a clean and current Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger, with proactive management of outstanding balances and escalation of aging items through collections efforts
Proactively identify opportunities to accelerate collections, optimize payment timing, and improve overall liquidity
Serve as the escalation point for billing disputes, remittance discrepancies, short pays, and unidentified cash receipts (UCR)
Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approval workflows, and payment disbursements
Manage Talent payment operations, ensuring accuracy of statements, proper application of fee deductions and attributions, and timely disbursement
Serve as primary contact and liaison between Select and Talent, clients, and key external stakeholders
Ensure commission calculations are accurate and consistent with underlying Talent agreements - checking both internal attribution and external distribution
Coordinate with finance leadership on weekly payment runs and cash management
Directly manage a team of offshore accounting specialists, setting clear standards for accuracy, turnaround time, and escalation
Identify and close gaps, implement procedures and workflows that reduce errors & exceptions
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of core finance platforms and tools
Build and maintain documented workflows and SOPs across all core finance and accounting functions
Maintain compliance with internal financial policies and controls
Partner with shared services accounting on monthly close process to ensure accuracy and completeness
Prepare and maintain regular financial reports for internal leadership, including Talent Reporting, Talent Manager Reporting, and ad hoc analyses
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders across the business
Support budgeting and financial planning activities in partnership with SVP of Finance & Operations