JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a detail oriented, assertive and knowledgeable Director of Finance to join our management team. This team member will play a critical role in managing, analyzing and improving our organization’s financial performance, and performing our accounting functions. This role will aid Sweet Nothings in tracking current financials, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.
Financial Duties & Responsibilities:
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Oversee preparation of financial statements, accounts receivables/payable, and maintain cash controls
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Manage transition from third party accounting/CFO firm to in-house, and handle all aspects of accounting for the organization
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Assist with the preparation of monthly budgets, forecasts and allocation models in accordance with financial closing calendar timelines
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Help company achieve financial objectives by co-preparing an annual budget with the CEO, updating forecasts, reporting monthly progress of actual vs. budgeted across organization
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Assist with audit preparation as needed
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Compile and retrieve data for analyses and develop data management strategies
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Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes
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Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns
Job Requirements:
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BS or MS in Finance/Accounting or related field
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5+ years experience in food/CPG and 5+ years of Finance/Accounting experience
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Exceptional planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and strong quantitative and statistical modeling skills
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Outstanding technology skills, including strong proficiency in Quickbooks Online, SOS Inventory, Bill.com and Gusto
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Comfort working in a productive environment as a hands-on team player who can also operate independently
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Experience with cap tables, option grants, ESOPs, etc.
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Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
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Highly organized, high level of attention to detail, good communicator
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Self-starter who is comfortable working remote
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Lives the mantra “no job too small” and is excited about contributing in a variety of ways in a start-up environment
Oversee preparation of financial statements, accounts receivables/payable, and maintain cash controls
Manage transition from third party accounting/CFO firm to in-house, and handle all aspects of accounting for the organization
Assist with the preparation of monthly budgets, forecasts and allocation models in accordance with financial closing calendar timelines
Help company achieve financial objectives by co-preparing an annual budget with the CEO, updating forecasts, reporting monthly progress of actual vs. budgeted across organization
Assist with audit preparation as needed
Compile and retrieve data for analyses and develop data management strategies
Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns
BS or MS in Finance/Accounting or related field
5+ years experience in food/CPG and 5+ years of Finance/Accounting experience
Exceptional planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and strong quantitative and statistical modeling skills
Outstanding technology skills, including strong proficiency in Quickbooks Online, SOS Inventory, Bill.com and Gusto
Comfort working in a productive environment as a hands-on team player who can also operate independently
Experience with cap tables, option grants, ESOPs, etc.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Highly organized, high level of attention to detail, good communicator
Self-starter who is comfortable working remote
Lives the mantra “no job too small” and is excited about contributing in a variety of ways in a start-up environment
