Manager, Special Projects (Finance)
CFS
San Antonio, TX
CONFIDENTIAL – Manager, Special Projects (Finance)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Compensation: up to $130,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Reports to: CFO
WHY JOIN?
Opportunity to take on a highly visible, influential finance leadership role.
Direct access to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
Ability to impact process improvements and financial discipline across the organization.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a Manager or Senior Manager of Special Projects to lead key financial processes, oversee payroll-related financial accuracy, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance. This is a confidential search, ideal for a hands-on finance leader skilled in Vena and experienced in managing financial operations end-to-end.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finance & Operations
Lead the P&L analysis, providing insights, variance reporting, and strategic recommendations.
Own the forecasting process, including financial modeling and cross‑functional partnership.
Manage the annual budgeting cycle, with strong use of Vena Solutions for reporting and planning.
Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership.
Payroll Oversight
Provide financial oversight of payroll to ensure accuracy in processing and reporting.
Conduct payroll-related audits and validation tied to financial statements.
Collaborate closely with HR and Accounting to monitor payroll impacts on both budgets and actuals.
Expense & Cost Management
Oversee expense approvals and ensure alignment with company policies.
Manage cost accounting processes, analyzing cost drivers and spend trends.
Identify opportunities for financial efficiency and process improvements.
Special Projects
Serve as Manager or Senior Manager of Special Projects for several months, leading cross-functional initiatives.
Support system enhancements, operational finance improvements, and analytical deep dives.
Respond to ad hoc requests and strategic priorities from senior leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
5+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.
Strong proficiency with Vena (required)
Solid understanding of payroll processes and related audit functions.
Experience with cost accounting and P&L ownership.
Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
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MaxSalary: USD130000
MinSalary: USD115000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.