Job Description
About World Business Lenders ( www.wbl.com)
World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding.
This is a remote Contract/Consultant position. Working hours will be 9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. The job requires excellent oral and written command of the English language. Resumes must be submitted in English.
About the Job:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and oversee accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role will manage a sizable accounting team, coordinate external audits, support FP&A with variance analysis, and deliver high-quality financial reporting for senior management and Board presentations. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to drive timely, accurate closes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP for individual entities and consolidated groups
Oversee consolidation accounting, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
Coordinate and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, including planning, execution, and resolution of audit matters
Ensure successful completion of the 2025 consolidated audit by August
Support FP&A by providing variance analysis, financial insights, and explanations of actuals vs. budget/forecast
Prepare and review management and Board-level financial reports and presentations
Establish, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including 3 Team Leads and 6–8 Analysts
Proactively identify process improvements to achieve a 5-business-day month-end close within 6 months
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial input.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Hands-on experience with financial reporting and audit coordination
CPA designation
Strong U.S. GAAP reporting experience, including consolidation groups
Working knowledge of FAS 91
Experience in complex, multi-entity environments
Skills
100% fluency in English, with exceptional English verbal and written communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong ownership mindset
Proactive self-starter who takes initiative without waiting for direction
Comfortable asking questions and challenging assumptions
Strong leadership mindset (leader rather than individual contributor)
Experience with Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required; Teams experience preferred
Experience with Zoom
Sage (or similar ERP systems)
Excellent attention to detail
You must have your own computer/laptop - the company does not supply equipment.
CONTRACT/CONSULTANCY POSITION
PTO AVAILABLE
100% WORK FROM HOME
USD COMPENSATION
