Fincent - Head - Bookkeeping/Finance

About the job:

Fincent is a new age finance firm whose mission is to bring financial and accounting services into the modern era. We like to think of ourselves as all of the good parts of a startup, without the downsides. We're a tight-knit team of smart, friendly people solving problems together with a shared passion for design, technology and creativity. Fincent stands at the intersection of neo-banking and SaaS and aims to be a complete financial hub for SMBs. We offer an AI-powered finance team with a real-time dashboard to manage all the finance functions for your business on one platform - banking, bookkeeping, yearly taxes, bill pay & invoicing, financial projections & budgeting, reimbursements and more.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Head of Bookkeeping to lead our team in delivering high-quality bookkeeping services tailored for the US market. If you have a strong background in accounting, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities:

- Efficiently deliver high-quality bookkeeping services to our customers in the US market.

- Manage customer deadlines and expectations within a collaborative environment.

-Work with product and engineering teams to enhance and evolve US-specific bookkeeping processes.

- Mentor and guide team members, fostering their growth and development.

- Investigate accounting issues and recommend process improvements following US accounting principles.

- Review Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and inventory transactions with attention to detail.

- Ensure accuracy of Month-End journals, closing adjustments, and reconciliation entries.

- Prepare consolidated client financials and drive recurring client calls.

- Initiate and manage client interactions, prioritizing exceptional customer experiences.

- Assist in administrative tasks and contribute to the onboarding of new US clients.

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of industry experience or 1+ year of public accounting experience in the US.

- CPA Licensure is a plus.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to explain complex financial data clearly.

- Strong critical thinking and leadership skills.

- Enthusiastic about problem-solving and optimizing processes.

- Proven track record of providing exceptional customer experiences.