Manager, Finance & Accounting Operations

Select Management Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

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

BENEFITS

Select Management Group is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including a hybrid work environment, health and dental insurance, 401k, wellness programs, open vacation policy, cell phone/internet reimbursement, best-in-class family leave, a range of philanthropic opportunities, among many other benefits and perks.

Select Management Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.