We are looking for a talented and driven Director of Accounting/Finance to join our fast-growing team. This is a new position, created by dynamic growth, with potential for significant career advancement and increased responsibility in a fast-paced venture-backed company environment. 

The Director of Accounting/Finance will be the accounting and finance leader of Steppingblocks helping both drive critical decision making through increasing visibility and quality of financial reporting, while also capable of diving into the smallest details of accounting to help solve problems.  The role will have ownership over the monthly financial accounting and reporting process, the ongoing budgeting and strategic planning process, and will help assist all strategic initiatives such as fundraising, analytics, and system implementations.  This role will report directly to the CEO, will work daily with the senior management team, and will have exposure to venture capital investors.  The right candidate will enjoy the opportunity to learn fast, take on additional responsibilities and earn promotion. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely close of US GAAP financial statements.

• Responsible for oversight of general accounting activities including revenue recognition, invoicing, billing & accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, and other general ledger activities.

• Oversee data preparation and strategy around annual income tax returns, R&D tax credits, and other requests with 3rd party tax advisors.

Finance

• Drive the annual budgeting and planning process: collaborate across all departments and create alignment on resource and investment allocation with clear plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.

• Assist with preparation and continued improvement and automation of monthly KPIs, SAAS metrics and financial reporting packages, board presentations, and external reporting packages for investors.

• Analyze revenues and expenses monthly and perform variance analysis to ensure they are recorded accurately monthly and identify any unusual monthly trends.

• Constantly assess the broader organization to find ways to improve efficiency, productivity, profitability and ultimately customer experience and retention.

• Build relationships with management team and ensure key financial metrics and goals are being developed collaboratively, communicated regularly, and build a process to ensure the teams are holding themselves accountable to them.

THE PERFECT FIT:

• An energetic & entrepreneurial team player

• A strong and proactive communicator

• Self-starter who operates independently while being collaborative with the broader team, looks for solutions before asking for help

• Strong work ethic - someone who does whatever it takes to get the job done right

REQUIREMENTS:

• Superior attention to detail with pride in ownership of work

• 5+ years of experience, preferably a mix of public accounting and industry experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and its application to software companies

• A strong problem solver with good analytical skills

NICE TO HAVES NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience with subscription software (B2B or B2C)

• Experience in a private equity or venture capital backed company

• CPA license

Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401K