Senior Finace Manager

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Downtown Cleveland

Scope: Israel, United States, Canada, and additional international entities

Role Summary

INNOVA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Finance Manager to

oversee the day-to-day financial operations, accounting activities, reporting,

and financial controls across our international entities.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Senior Finance Manager will be responsible

for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial

information while strengthening the processes, systems, and controls that

support the company's continued growth.

This role requires someone who can both manage and execute, taking

ownership of financial operations, leading the finance team, identifying gaps,

resolving issues, and continuously improving how the finance department

operates.

The Senior Finance Manager will work closely with the CFO and department

leaders across the organization to ensure financial accountability,

operational efficiency, and consistency across all entities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Oversight

Manage the day-to-day operations of the finance and accounting

department across all company entities.

Work closely with the CFO to implement financial policies, procedures,

reporting standards, and operational priorities.

Ensure financial records, transactions, and reporting are accurate,

complete, and maintained in accordance with applicable accounting

standards.

Establish and maintain financial controls, approval processes, and

procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial

integrity.

Identify financial and operational risks, resolve discrepancies, and

implement corrective actions.

Provide financial oversight and support to department leaders and

management.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Manage and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial

closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal

entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions.

Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, cash

flow reports, variance analyses, and other financial information required

by the CFO.

Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of transactions between

international entities.

Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance

monitoring.

Investigate discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and ensure

financial records are properly supported and documented.

Coordinate with external accountants and service providers to ensure

reporting requirements and deadlines are met.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Collections

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and

related financial operations.

Directly manage and support the AP/AR Lead and other finance team

members.

Establish clear workflows, responsibilities, controls, and performance

expectations for the AP/AR functions.

Monitor outstanding receivables, aging reports, collections, vendor

payments, and payment schedules.

Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, payment processing,

reconciliations, and collections follow-up.

Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, Operations, Procurement,

and other departments to resolve billing discrepancies, payment

disputes, and vendor-related issues.

Identify opportunities to improve collection performance, payment

processes, and working capital management.

Cash Management, Banking & Payroll Support

Oversee daily banking activities, cash balances, payment processes,

and cash management across company entities.

Prepare and monitor cash flow reports and support short- and

long-term liquidity planning.

Ensure proper controls and approval processes are maintained for

banking transactions and payments.

Support payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, and coordination

with HR, payroll providers, and external advisors.

Monitor financial obligations and payment schedules to support

effective cash management.

Financial Compliance, Audit & Controls

Ensure financial operations comply with applicable accounting, tax,

statutory, and regulatory requirements across relevant jurisdictions.

Coordinate with external auditors, accountants, tax advisors, and other

financial service providers.

Support annual audits, financial reviews, due diligence, and other

compliance activities.

Develop, maintain, and improve internal financial controls and

documentation.

Ensure accounting records, supporting documentation, and financial

procedures are maintained accurately and consistently.

Identify compliance gaps and implement improvements in

coordination with the CFO.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

Evaluate and improve accounting systems, financial reporting tools,

integrations, and operational workflows.

Work with IT, Business Systems, and other departments to strengthen

financial data accuracy and system integration.

Ensure consistency between accounting platforms, CRM systems,

operational records, and financial reporting.

Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and

increased efficiency.

Develop scalable financial procedures and reporting processes to

support business growth and international operations.

Support the implementation of new financial systems, controls, and

reporting capabilities as required.

Team Management & Cross-Department Collaboration

Lead, manage, and support finance team members, ensuring clear

responsibilities, accountability, and performance expectations.

Establish department priorities, monitor deliverables, and ensure

deadlines are consistently met.

Provide guidance, training, and professional development to finance

personnel.

Work closely with the CFO to identify staffing, process, and operational

needs within the finance department.

Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Procurement, HR, and other

departments to resolve financial matters and improve coordination.

Take ownership of financial issues through resolution, ensuring timely

follow-up and communication.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.

Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and

finance, including experience managing financial operations and

accounting teams.

Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations,

internal controls, and month-end and year-end closing processes.

Experience working with multiple legal entities, preferably across

international jurisdictions.

Experience overseeing AP, AR, collections, cash management, and

banking activities.

Strong understanding of intercompany accounting, financial

compliance, and audit requirements.

Experience with ERP and accounting systems, financial reporting tools,

and process automation.

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Experience working with US and Canadian entities is an advantage.

What We're Looking For

Hands-on ownership: Someone who is comfortable working directly in

the details, reviewing transactions, investigating discrepancies, and

ensuring work is completed accurately.

Strong financial discipline: High standards for accuracy, controls,

documentation, and timely reporting.

Accountability: Takes responsibility for the finance function's

deliverables and follows issues through to resolution.

Leadership: Able to manage, guide, and develop a finance team while

maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

Problem-solving: Identifies gaps, develops practical solutions, and

implements improvements rather than simply reporting problems.

Systems and process mindset: Continuously looks for opportunities to

improve financial processes, automation, and reporting.

Ability to prioritize: Comfortable managing competing deadlines and

working in a fast-paced, growing international organization.

Cross-functional collaboration: Works effectively with leadership and

other departments to support the company's financial and operational

objectives.

Position Expectations

The Senior Finance Manager is expected to take full ownership of the

day-to-day finance and accounting function, ensuring that financial

information is reliable, reporting deadlines are met, internal controls are

maintained, and financial operations run efficiently.

The role combines team management with direct involvement in accounting,

reporting, reconciliations, financial systems, and operational improvements.

Working under the direction of the CFO, the Senior Finance Manager will play a

central role in building a well-organized, accountable, and scalable finance

department that supports INNOVA's continued international growth.

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