Accounting & Finance Manager

Who we’re looking for

CodeLink is looking for a senior-level Accounting & Finance Manager to lead our finance, accounting, and operations functions across multiple international entities. This person will not only ensure the integrity of financial operations and client billing but also be a key contributor in shaping and executing the company's accounting & financial strategies.

You’ll lead a small operations team (accountant, admin, executive assistant), collaborate with Founders and senior leadership, and play a pivotal role in financial planning, pricing strategy, and operational excellence.

If you have international experience (preferably in the US) with strong English communication skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-entity structures, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Take full ownership of the Accounting, Finance, and Operations functions at CodeLink.
• Participate in leadership and strategy discussions, contributing financial insights and operational recommendations for annual and quarterly goals.
• Lead the creation, assignment, and tracking of quarterly company goals that relate to finance and accounting, ensuring cross-functional alignment and execution.
• Identify financial and operational opportunities or risks, and advise the leadership team on actions to drive growth, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Oversee external audits and due diligence efforts, and ensure compliance with all tax, labor, and regulatory requirements across entities.
• Manage and support a small operations team of three: one accountant, one admin, and one executive assistant.

Accounting & Internal

• Oversee all bookkeeping, payroll, and tax processes for Vietnam and the US, working closely with local accounting vendors.
• Manage monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee labor contracts and personnel documents, manage PIT finalization, social insurance & related processes, ensuring full compliance with Vietnamese labor laws and regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate salary processing, tax filings, and statutory reporting.
• Maintain clean and accurate financial records, reconciliations, and financial statements for internal and external reporting needs.
• Ensure compliance with Vietnamese tax and labor laws, as well as international accounting standards.

Finance & Planning

• Build and maintain financial models, including P&L monitoring, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis (estimated vs. actual performance).
• Develop projections based on current and future project pipelines, staffing changes, and rate adjustments.
• Support salary benchmarking and planning tools to ensure compensation remains market competitive and performance-aligned.
• Track and assess client financial health; escalate risks related to delayed payments or debt exposure.
• Continuously improve the company’s cost structures and payment methods, optimizing for efficiency and reduced banking fees.

Client Accounting Management

• Own the client billing and invoicing process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and follow-through on collections.
• Maintain and regularly update rate cards based on market trends; advise management on when to adjust rates.
• Lead client conversations regarding rate adjustments, procurement procedures, and overdue payments, and escalate to direct communication (calls) when necessary.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for finance-related onboarding steps for corporate clients, including collaboration with the procurement team, document preparation, and vendor registration processes.
• Ensure consistent follow-up and escalation of overdue invoices to drive timely payment completion.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A CPA or similar certification is a plus.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in financial and accounting roles, including at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken) — able to handle client conversations and leadership meetings.
• Prior experience working or studying abroad. Experience working or studying in the US is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with VAS, IFRS, Vietnam Tax & Labour regulations, financial systems, and international accounting standards.
• Experience maintaining an accounting system, e.g. Quickbooks, Xero.
• Hands-on experience managing multiple legal entities and cross-border finance operations.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and present financial insights clearly.
• Proactive, assertive, and able to lead conversations with internal teams and clients.

• Three days remote every week and four full remote weeks per year.
• Gold level Health Insurance coverage from Bao Viet Insurance, a yearly complete Health Check and social insurance
• All office benefits and full salary during probation.
• Flexible working time starting anytime up to 10 AM working Monday - Friday with no overtime and a long lunch break.
• Allowance for everything: meals, parking, petrol, along with unlimited snacks and nice coffee every day.
• Choose from a brand-new Mac or PC device.
• Salary review twice a year with opportunities for promotions and spot awards.
• 12 days annual leave per year, with all days not taken paid out in cash, plus 2 sick leave days..
• Yearly Training Budget up to 5 million VND per staff. On top of that, Professional coaching program, buddy system, tech talks, agile sessions, and 1on1 private English classes are available
• Yearly company trip, monthly activities, and other Celebrations for special days in the year, such as Women’s Day, YEP, and Christmas.
• Employee-led clubs within the company; games teams, sports teams, etc.
• Modern open-space office with comfortable workspace, a PS4 games room, and chill-out areas.