Finance & Accounting Manager

Working out of our North America Headquarters in St Louis and reporting directly to the group Finance in HQ, you will be heading up the North America finance function for Rapsodo. Rapsodo is a global sports technology company, headquartered in Singapore, with offices worldwide. We focus on Golf and Baseball and we are the undisputed leader in affordable, pro-grade technology for athletes looking to get more out of their game. Current partners include Major League Baseball teams, USA Baseball, Golf Digest, PGA of America, and over 1000 NCAA athletic departments.

As a company, we pride ourselves on our financial discipline which has allowed us to self-fund most of our growth as a company. To help us to continue to grow profitably in the future as well, Rapsodo is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to join our team in St Louis. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial skills, attention to detail and proven experience in people management, with the ability to effectively lead and develop a team.

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Job Summary

As the Finance & Accounting Manager, you will play a double role: You will report into the group Finance Director and will work with him and the finance teams in HQ and the other countries to implement financial controls, optimize cash flow, ensure compliance, and support the company's growth by balancing financial discipline with operational agility.

In parallel, you will act as a key business partner to the North American leadership team, providing financial insights to drive strategic decision-making while ensuring cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Complete monthly journal entries independently and accurately, adhering to accounting timelines and guidelines, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee and manage accounting processes, including accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), fixed assets (FA) and general ledger (G/L) activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Register new tax nexuses and ensure ongoing adherence to relevant tax rules and requirements.
• Apply knowledge of tax technical issues to assist in the preparation of tax reports and returns.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, prepare and manage audit schedules, financial statements, and supporting documentation, address audit findings, implement and recommendations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare and analyze key financial reports, including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and other financial statements on a regular basis.
• Analyze functional budgets and provide regular analysis to support budget target achievement and recommend corrective actions.
• Challenge spending decisions to ensure resources are allocated efficiently while supporting growth.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud.
• Recommend, develop, and implement internal controls, maintaining proper documentation and approvals for all transactions.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and audits.

Business partnering:

• Cost management: As part of your business partnering role, you will take an active role in managing costs, overseeing procurement and ensuring that we spend efficiently.
• Payroll: Responsible for the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements and compliance with relevant regulations. This role includes managing employee expenses, reviewing and approving expense reports, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Risk management: Oversee all insurance matters, including risk assessment, policy management, and claims processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university. CPA Preferred
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area Knowledge of accounting/financial principles and practices
• Experience in financial business partnering and cost optimization strategies.
• Hands-on experience in implementing financial systems and automation tools.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking skills, effectively prioritizing work to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with Netsuite accounting system is preferred but not required
• Experience with SaaS revenue recognition a plus

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree