Accounting Manager VA
A senior accounting manager who owns the month-end close, reviews the work of your bookkeepers and accountants and delivers accurate financial statements on a fixed calendar, giving leadership numbers they can trust without waiting weeks.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
An Accounting Manager VA can lead the month-end and year-end close, review the work of accounting staff and deliver financial reports to leadership on an agreed schedule. They can supervise teams, strengthen controls, coordinate audits and improve accounting systems and processes. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with senior accounting and people-management experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee.
Responsibilities
- Own the month-end and year-end close calendar and drive it to completion within five business days.
- Review journals, reconciliations and subledger tie-outs prepared by staff and sign off each close.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports and KPI dashboards for leadership.
- Supervise, train and schedule a team of bookkeepers and accountants, setting quality standards.
- Design and enforce internal controls, approval workflows and segregation of duties.
- Manage the external audit and tax preparer relationships and deliver requested schedules on time.
- Lead system improvements, automations and integrations across the accounting stack.
- Prepare technical accounting memos on revenue, leases, capitalisation and other judgement areas.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash management with reliable actuals.
- Report close status, open issues and control gaps to the owner or CFO every period.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years supervising other accountants.
- Philippine CPA licence with solid GAAP or IFRS knowledge and experience running a full close.
- Deep experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online Advanced or Xero, plus close tools such as FloQast.
- Strong reviewer who can spot errors in other people's work and coach them to fix the cause.
- Fluent written and spoken English for leading team meetings and briefing leadership.
- Able to present financial results clearly to managers who are not accountants.
- Works from a professional home setup with fast, reliable internet, backup power and full overlap with the client's business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they take ownership of?
They can manage close calendars, review journals and reconciliations, prepare financial reports, supervise staff and coordinate audit and tax requirements.
Can they manage an existing finance team?
Yes. The role includes supervising, training and scheduling bookkeepers and accountants while setting quality standards and reviewing their work.
What systems can they work with?
They can use Xero, MYOB, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Dext and other accounting and close-management platforms.
How experienced are the candidates?
Candidates are expected to have at least five years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two years supervising other accountants.
How much does it cost?
Rates are listed in USD at $9 per hour for entry-level talent, $12 per hour for intermediate and $15 per hour for senior talent. Both full-time and part-time options are available.
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