Specialist, General Finance...

Specialist, Finance Reports to : Senior Manager, Finance & Operations

Please note that English fluency is mandatory for the role. Today, Tent is a global network of over 500 major companies committed to hiring, training, and mentoring refugees. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. As our organization continues to grow across Europe and the Americas, the Finance Specialist will serve as a key point of coordination for managing complex, multi-country financial processes.

You will play a critical role in reconciling payroll across various countries, handling international expense reimbursements, and supporting treasury operations, while maintaining the integrity of our general ledger and financial reports. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting and financial operations, along with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset to manage the nuances of international finance.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including cash flow statements, budget-to-actual analyses, and variance reports.

Provide ad-hoc financial reports and data analysis to support leadership decision-making.

Ensure financial reporting accuracy by reconciling supporting schedules and data sources.

Payroll Support

Reconcile payroll transactions across multiple countries in Europe and the Americas, ensuring accuracy between payroll reports, bank disbursements, and the general ledger.

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies related to tax withholdings, benefits, deductions, currency conversions, and cross-border payments.

Coordinate with international payroll providers to verify data accuracy and ensure compliance with local labor and tax regulations.

Expense Processing

Order and activate corporate credit cards, troubleshoot issues, and support in reconciling team credit card expenses alongside the Senior Manager, Finance & Operations.

Manage the end-to-end expense reimbursement workflow, ensuring timely and accurate processing in line with company policies.

Treasury Management Support

Monitor daily cash positions and forecast short-term liquidity needs across multiple currencies and banking platforms.

Coordinate internal fund transfers to ensure adequate coverage for payroll, vendor payments, and operational expenses.

Assist with maintaining banking relationships, including documentation and account administration.

General Ledger Accounting

Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring they are accurate and in compliance with accounting standards.

Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain ledger integrity.

Maintain documentation for all general ledger activities to support audit readiness.

Global Payroll Expertise

Hands-on experience managing payroll processes across multiple countries, preferably including Europe, Mexico, U.Solid understanding of international payroll compliance, statutory deductions, and reporting requirements.

Experience coordinating with external payroll vendors and managing multi-country payroll schedules.

Accounting & Financial Operations

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including journal entries, reconciliations, AP / AR processes, and month-end close activities.

Experience in supporting financial reporting and budget processes with a focus on data accuracy and timeliness.

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) and comfort working with large datasets.

Familiarity with accounting, payroll, and expense management platforms such as Expensify, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar systems.

Ability to analyze complex financial data and recommend process improvements for greater efficiency.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.

Proven ability to collaborate across multiple time zones with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Eagerness to learn and grow within the accounting and payroll functions.

3–5 years of experience in finance, payroll, or accounting roles within a multi-country organization.

~ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

~ Previous experience reconciling global payroll and expense data across multiple entities and currencies.

~ Exposure to treasury operations, including liquidity monitoring and banking coordination.

~ Experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

~ Familiarity with and ability to learn various financial softwares (e.g. Aplos, Expensify, SAP Concur)

~ Desired qualities :

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to the needs of a growing, global organization.

Tent will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to : race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws.