Manager, Finance & Accounting Operations

About the Role:

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.

What You'll Do:

Revenue Operations and Accounts Receivables (AR)

• 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)

Payment Operations and Accounts Payable (AP) 

• 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

Team Leadership and Systems Improvement

• 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

Accounting Support and Financial Reporting

• 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

What We're Looking For:

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