Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Remote (Preferred: South Africa)
Employment Type: Full-time (Contractor or Employee)
About the Company
We are a residential property management firm based in the United States, overseeing a growing portfolio of rental properties. Our operations are supported by a fully remote team of professionals across Latin America, as well as an external accounting partner managing both property-level and corporate bookkeeping.
With plans to scale and a new strategic investment in a global software business, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of financial coordination, team supervision, and cash flow management.
About the Role
The Finance Manager will play a central role in the day-to-day financial oversight of the company. This includes managing internal financial operations, supervising remote staff, coordinating with external accounting partners, and ensuring effective cash flow planning and execution.
This is a high-trust, high-responsibility role with direct impact on the financial health and operational continuity of the business. Given our growing interest in South Africa as a hiring region, candidates based there are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate activities of a remote finance and operations team
Oversee cash flow, ensuring funds are available for payroll, vendor payments, and operating expenses
Manage and approve money movement, including payroll disbursements
Work closely with the external bookkeeping firm to maintain accurate records and reports
Monitor budgets and support ongoing forecasting efforts
Prepare internal financial summaries for leadership
Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial best practices
Identify and implement process improvements in finance operations
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in real estate, property management, or related sectors
Strong command of cash flow oversight, budgeting, and operational accounting
Experience working with remote or distributed teams
Proficient with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero) and spreadsheet tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel)
Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing or coordinating with offshore accounting teams
Exposure to multi-entity businesses or real estate and software combined portfolios
Based in South Africa or with availability to work within overlapping time zones
Growth Opportunity
This role offers a pathway to expanded leadership, with the potential to support financial operations across multiple business units as our software division grows in parallel.