Finance Operations Specialist

Finance Operations Specialist Position Title: Finance Operations Specialist How long of Contract: 12-months Pay Rate: $11-$12 USD/hr Location: 100% Remote in Mexico; 9am-5pm EST or CST are the working hours. Requested Start Date: Candidate starts 7 weeks from being identified as the SOW can take up to 2 weeks. 4 weeks for a CIFUS background check, and then a 1 week to ship a laptop. Candidate must be 100% ok with the start date being 7 weeks out from their offer. This is a long time between offer and starting and the candidate must be ok with this process. Position Summary: The Finance Operations Specialist supports all day-to-day financial operations of the marketing department's budgeting and accounting needs. This role reports directly to the Sr. Director of Marketing Operations while working in close alignment with key stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, T&E, and Accounts Payable teams. Key Responsibilities: • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes. • Manage and reconcile marketing department budgets, forecasts, accruals, and close reconciliations. • Validate accounting reports against budget forecasts to maintain financial accuracy. • Ensure marketing spend allocations align with internal billing codes to drive accurate P&L reports. • Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications & Requirements: Required Qualifications: • 23 years of professional experience in Finance Operations or Accounting. • Solid understanding of accounting principles and adherence to GAAP. • Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities. Preferred Skills & Competencies: • High attention to detail combined with exceptional organizational skills. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional engagement capabilities.