Finance Manager

Avania is hiring - Finance Manager. As a Finance Manager at Avania, you will be a key driver in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, with a strong emphasis on auditing and continuous improvement. You will lead the financial audit process, manage reconciliations, and oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, while working closely with payroll and revenue teams.

This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional who actively identifies risks and opportunities for better financial controls rather than simply checking boxes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and international colleagues, to support system implementations and help manage change within the finance department. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow into a strategic leadership role, contributing to Avania’s financial health in a collaborative, supportive environment that values teamwork and long-term development.

• Lead and champion the financial audit process, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and addressing any prior audit issues throughout the year
• Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, going beyond routine checks to drive financial integrity
• Manage and audit accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, overseeing two direct reports and collaborating closely with payroll and revenue teams
• Work alongside payroll, revenue implementation, and operations teams to support system integrations, including upcoming projects and bank transitions
• Assist in the adoption and integration of new financial systems and tools, playing an active role in project support and managing change within the finance department
• Communicate clearly and regularly with internal stakeholders such as project managers, finance colleagues, and international partners to ensure transparency and alignment
• Provide strategic guidance on financial planning and tax matters, including sales, use, and payroll tax, supporting the company’s growth and compliance efforts
• Foster a mature, collaborative team environment by mentoring staff, encouraging shared responsibility, and supporting cross-functional teamwork across multiple locations including Marlborough, MA

• Proven experience in financial management with a strong emphasis on auditing and maintaining accuracy in financial records.
• Proactive and assertive attitude with a keen eye for detail, able to identify risks and recommend improvements rather than simply performing routine checks.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising with project managers, payroll, AP/AR teams, and international cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience or familiarity with the CRO or medical industry preferred, with the ability to quickly grasp complex financial processes and systems.
• Tax savvy, particularly in sales and use tax, with the capability to support payroll tax processes and related reconciliations.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities, including financial audits, reconciliations, and supporting system implementations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting both direct and indirect reports while fostering a culture of shared responsibility and teamwork.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model based in Marlborough, MA, with regular office presence to support team dynamics and operational needs.
• Approximately 8 to 10 years of relevant finance experience, demonstrating maturity and professionalism suited to managing change, driving improvements, and handling complex projects.

• Proven experience in finance management, ideally within the CRO industry, with a strong focus on financial auditing and controls.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes, with the ability to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Demonstrated tax savvy, particularly in sales and use tax, with the capability to support payroll tax processes and related reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills, able to proactively engage and collaborate with project…