Risk Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial operations, or small business environments, with increasing responsibility.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing payroll, benefits administration, retirement plans, and related tax filings and compliance deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting, payroll, and reporting systems.
• Experience coordinating with external partners, including CPAs, payroll providers, benefits brokers, and retirement plan administrators.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive financial and employee information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a small or growing business environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar certification.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience in professional, investigative, legal, insurance, consulting, or other service-based businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage core accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, corporate cards, and cash management.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and balance sheet accounts.
• Deliver timely financial statements and insights to leadership.
• Support management with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Support insurance, lease, and financing administration and liaise with outside partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, and GAAP compliance.
• Partner with executive management and business unit leaders on financial matters.
• Proactively communicate financial trends, risks, deadlines, and opportunities; explain results, flag issues, and offer practical solutions.
• Advise leadership on the financial impact of strategic decisions.
• Improve reporting, processes, and workflows to provide accurate and timely financial visibility.
• Own end-to-end payroll operations and related accounting, including accurate processing, compliant tax reporting, and handling of deductions.
• Coordinate benefits administration, renewals, open enrollment, and employee communications.
• Manage 401(k) administration, contributions, compliance support, and provider coordination.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records.
• Manage relationships with brokers, payroll vendors, retirement plan administrators, and other providers.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of payroll, sales/use, business, and other required taxes.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs or tax advisors on tax preparation, planning, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit required state, local, and federal filings, including 1099s.
• Maintain compliance and support audits, workers’ compensation reporting, insurance audits, and related reviews.