Airwallex

Finance Manager, AMER

US - San Francisco

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

Our team focuses on financial planning, analysis, and corporate transactions to ensure Airwallex's long-term success.

As the Manager, Finance, AMER, you will own end-to-end financial controllership activities for Airwallex's AMER entities while supporting group-wide reporting, audit, and strategic initiatives.
This role offers broad exposure to controllership, fintech regulatory requirements, new product enablement, and global group reporting-ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced global environment and is excited to build and scale the finance function of a hyper-growth fintech.
Use company provided AI tools to drive controllership improvement initiatives across the Americas-including process standardization, automation, documentation, and operational efficiency projects.
Manage periodic statutory financial audits, regulatory fillings, and manage relationship with external auditors and third parties.
Support global group reporting processes, including quarterly close, consolidation reviews, and coordination with global Controllership and Group Finance teams.
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to provide accounting advisory for new product launches, commercial structures, and changes in operational workflows.
Support compliance reporting obligations to relevant U.S. regulatory bodies and industry partners.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, Risk, and Operations on regional or group-wide projects.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
6+ years of finance or accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting acumen, and ability to apply standards in a rapidly evolving fintech environment.
Experience working in financial services, fintech, payments, or regulated industries.
Proven experience in financial controlling roles with a track record of improving processes and scaling financial operations.
Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and reporting frameworks applicable to U.S. financial entities.
Experience supporting complex local or international projects, including systems implementations or operating model transitions.
Ability to operate independently, demonstrate sound judgment, and navigate ambiguity in a hyper-growth environment.
Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance detail orientation and operational efficiency.

Big Four experience strongly preferred.
CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
Experience working within Oracle ERP, Pigment FP&A, Looker dashboards and similar modern finance stack strongly preferred.
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Prepare technical accounting memos and support advisory topics (e.g., revenue recognition, equity compensation, M&A transactions, financial instruments).

Prepare technical accounting memos and support advisory topics (e.g., revenue recognition, equity compensation, M&A transactions, financial instruments).

The Finance & Corporate Development team at Airwallex drives the company's financial strategy and growth.
We collaborate across departments to identify opportunities, manage risks, and execute strategic initiatives.
Our goal is to support the company's mission to empower businesses to operate anywhere, anytime.

We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future.

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