Finance & Accounting Lead - REMOTE at Jobgether – Tennessee

Finance & Accounting Lead - REMOTE

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Finance & Accounting Manager - REMOTE. In this role, you will oversee the outsourced Finance & Accounting operations for a regional banking client, playing a crucial part in ensuring the execution of financial close, consolidation, and transactional processes. You will act as the primary liaison between the banking client and our partner, focusing on operational excellence, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulatory standards. Your leadership will facilitate seamless collaboration across teams and drive improvements in financial performance and service delivery metrics.Accountabilities

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the Banks outsourced finance team across AP, AR, GL, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting.
• Establish and manage SLAs, KPIs, risk controls, and escalation protocols with the service provider.
• Conduct weekly/monthly governance reviews to assess performance, identify issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, ensuring timely journal entries, reconciliations, and validations.
• Manage the end-to-end integrity of transactional processes including Accounts Payable and Receivable, Treasury Operations, and Loan Operations.
• Support preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with SOX-ready controls.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and financial data integrity.
• Drive efficiency initiatives across the finance value chain, focusing on automation and digital transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting/finance, preferably in banking processes
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements
• CPA certification preferred
• Experience managing outsourced finance functions or BPO engagements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with remote options
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Work-life balance support
• Collaborative team environment
• Health and wellness programs

Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#LI-CL1