Senior Manager – Finance

EXL • Jersey City, NJ

16h • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager - Finance will own and drive the finance integration roadmap from pre-close readiness through transition and stabilization to integration into the global finance operating model. The role coordinates finance activities across accounting, financial reporting, close, banking, intercompany, controls and systems, and ensures accurate, timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting under US GAAP and corporate policies.

This position establishes financial controls and governance; supports opening balance sheet, purchase accounting, statutory requirements and audits; and serves as a bridge among leadership, controllership, FP&A, shared services and cross-functional teams. It also standardizes and scales finance operations through ERP readiness, chart-of-account mapping, global delivery transitions, automation, AI, training and knowledge transfer. The Senior Manager supports US GAAP and local financial reporting and global audit information needs, working closely with SEC, Tax and Legal functions on compliance, and mentors and directs global team members.

The role is based in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a hybrid schedule requiring two days in the office and the remaining days working from home. The stated base salary range is $120,000–$140,000 USD; total compensation includes base salary and an annual target bonus.

Requirements

• Around 7–10 years of progressive experience, including at least 3–5 years of public-company and/or US/global work experience.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience working closely with FP&A and business leadership.
• Knowledge of Oracle enterprise and Fusion applications.
• Proficiency in basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong management, interpersonal, organizational, research, technical analysis, written communication and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Self-motivated and a dynamic team player.
• Ability to manage pressure and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and conversational communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model with two days of physical presence in the office.
• Exposure to onshore and offshore work models.
• Leadership, role-modeling, adaptability to a shared services model, and a global mindset.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CFA designation preferred.
• Prior experience in project management and automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the finance integration roadmap, covering pre-close readiness, transition, stabilization and integration into the global finance operating model.
• Coordinate integration across accounting, financial reporting, close, banking, intercompany, controls, systems and related finance activities.
• Own accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations and key estimates under US GAAP and corporate policies.
• Establish financial controls and governance; support the opening balance sheet, purchase accounting, statutory requirements and audits.
• Bridge leadership, controllership, FP&A, shared services and cross-functional teams by providing executive updates and driving issue resolution.
• Standardize and scale finance operations through ERP readiness, chart-of-account mapping, global delivery transitions, automation, AI, training and knowledge transfer.
• Prepare and review US GAAP and local financials in a timely manner, and support global audit information and data requirements.
• Work closely with SEC, Tax and Legal functions to meet compliance requirements.
• Mentor, train and provide work direction to global team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior