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Senior Manager, Finance [Temp to Hire]

New York, New York Temporary USD45 - USD65 per hour View Job Description
This Senior Manager, Finance role oversees financial governance, reporting accuracy, and operational controls for a U.S.-based institution with strong global integration. The position partners closely with international finance teams to drive compliance, financial planning, treasury oversight, and disciplined decision support.
  • Lead high-impact financial operations in a global, matrixed environment.
  • Shape financial governance for a growing institution

About Our Client

Our client is a U.S.-based arm of a global institution known for strong international collaboration. The environment is fast-paced, multicultural, and highly matrixed, partnering daily with finance leadership overseas.

Job Description

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
  • Oversee cash flow, treasury operations, and CAPEX tracking.
  • Manage monthly close activities in partnership with an external accounting provider.
  • Ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and alignment with global financial policies.
  • Coordinate U.S. tax filings in partnership with external tax advisors.
  • Support external audits and maintain strong compliance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with global finance teams for consolidated reporting and governance.
  • Partner with a peer overseeing AP/AR and Billing to ensure accurate financial operations.
  • Strengthen internal controls, reporting integrity, and financial processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Brings 4-7 years of audit/accounting experience, with Big 4 training.
  • Holds a CPA or is actively on the CPA track.
  • Demonstrates deep technical accounting knowledge and comfort operating outside rigid structures.
  • Thrives in global, cross-time-zone, matrixed environments.
  • Is proactive, organized, and able to operate independently with sound judgment.
  • Possesses advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Dynamics, SAP, etc.).
  • Communicates clearly, collaborates well, and adapts to changing priorities.
  • Bonus: familiarity with the nonprofit/higher education sector or Spanish language affinity.



What's on Offer

  • Temp to Hire Structure; ability to convert permanent in 3 months
  • Hybrid work schedule; ability to work in NYC with work-from-home flexibility
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on financial integrity and global coordination.
  • Opportunity to build governance processes within a respected global academic institution



Contact
Sarah Richards
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6959571

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
New York
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sarah Richards
Job Reference
JN-032026-6959571