.Job Title: Finance Operations Lead for Start-UpLocation: HybridReports to: [CEO/CFO]Job Summary:The Finance Lead oversees our organization's financial aspects, ensuring operations' financial health and integrity.
This role will lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis and manage relationships with financial stakeholders.
The Finance Lead will be crucial in strategic decision-making and implementation, providing financial guidance and support to senior management.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and policies to achieve organizational goals for a start-up.Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.Coordinate and lead the annual budgeting and planning process.Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations and reporting requirements.Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and other stakeholders.Provide strategic financial analysis and guidance on decision-making issues affecting the organization.Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization concerning long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.Ownership & responsibility for site P&L/ Balance Sheet, budgets, forecasts, controls & compliance.Analyze and classify risks and investments to determine their potential impacts on the site.Maintain a strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in financial activities.Demonstrate adaptability to change by responding effectively to evolving business needs and challenges.Leverage mental agility and problem-solving skills to address complex financial scenarios and support decision-making processes.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.At least 3 years of experience as a Finance Lead, or similar role.In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices.Strong analytical skills with the ability to present financial data and recommendations clearly and concisely.Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting software (QuickBooks).Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.Experience with US taxing forms (1099, W9 & 1049).Must have advanced English written and spoken.Requirements:Own a computer, USB headset with a microphone, or earphones with a good-quality microphone.Internet speed of at least 30 Mbps download.A quiet space to work.Full availability to work from 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Standard Time.Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish