US-Based firm is looking for a Finance Manager Consultant. See their JD below:

You will work closely with our diverse client base, build new products and be a core part of our business development. The Finance Manager will gain exposure to our network of startups and vendor ecosystem, as well as insight into our financial and operational processes.

The Company

We are an entrepreneurial team with big ambitions. We provide independent corporate finance and CFO services for US-based companies with revenues between $1-100 million. Most of our clients have extensive international operations, and we are actively engaged in strategically scaling them across five continents. We are looking for the right individual to assist us in scaling our organization and growing the delivery of our services and products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at an early stage and help grow and develop our organization to a high level.

The Role

You will be in an exciting entrepreneurial position to both scales our company (internal) as well as be part of our external corporate finance/CFO delivery team (external).

This is a fast-paced, high-energy, deadline-driven position in an entrepreneurial environment. Although we are based in San Francisco, the job can be done 100% remotely if needed. Especially for the right person.

Due to the high-growth nature of our business, the duties and responsibilities of this position will evolve, so we are looking for someone with the capacity and desire to grow with the position. As such, we provide coaching and mentoring towards your goals.

You will work closely with our diverse client base, build new products and be a core part of our business development. The Finance Manager will gain exposure to our network of startups and vendor ecosystem, as well as insight into our financial and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities/ Outcomes (Internal)

The Finance Manager will join our team in a leadership role and will be integral in scaling the organization. We have a strong focus on:

1. New product development and innovation to create new revenue streams

2. Business development and networking to create predictable lead generation to meet client acquisition targets, and

3. Setting up and maintaining key systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities/ Outcomes to Clients (External)

The Finance Manager works directly with the CEO of the client organization, and alongside the VV CFO, and will over time act as a strategic financial partner and advisor to the CEO. The goal is to provide customers a strategic view not just a tactical day-to-day determination of events. The Finance Manager leads on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, financial planning, strategic plan preparation, cost control, forecasting needs, the securing of new funding, financial reporting to funders and boards, corporate development.

Qualifications & Education:

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:

●   Commitment and passion for the mission and values of our company, as well as its strategic vision.

●   Acumen and finesse to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.

●   Integrity, ability to build trust, and exceptional judgment

●   Leadership skills to collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others, the ability to build strong and sustainable relationships, and the capability to interact within all levels of the organization as well as with external constituents.

●   Passion for entrepreneurial ventures.

●   4 Year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area.

●   CPA, CFA Charter holder, MBA, or working towards designation

●   Minimum of 5-8  years of professional experience working in finance and accounting

●   Deep knowledge using QuickBooks (Online and Enterprise), Xero, INTACCT, and/or Netsuite accounting software

●   Experience across all aspects of accounting (audits, COA, closing the books,

●   Excellent communication skills (writing and speaking) in English. Must be able to express thoughts and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to convert detailed financial analysis to understandable summaries and recommendations for management and board of directors.

●   Flexibility with changing priorities and comfort in ambiguous situations

●   Proven ability to work independently, comes with high energy, velocity in project turnaround time.

●   Must be proactive, anticipates questions and problems

●   Attention to detail, coachable, clinical adherence to deadlines, ambitious

●   Must be flexible with working hours to communicate with international offices