DESCRIPTION

Position Overview:

The Catch Company is looking for an experienced accountant to lead book-keeping, accounting and compliance. The individual will also support high-priority strategic initiatives, FP&A and investor communications.

What you will do:

• Set accounting/financial reporting strategy, ensuring GAAP compliance
• Manage internal and third-party resources in executing our accounting/financial reporting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Generate and deliver monthly, quarterly, annual budget variance analysis
• Conduct cost reviews to identify savings opportunities
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Payroll processes, and manage bill payments
• Lead annual budgeting process
• Lead annual audit process
• Identify opportunities for process improvements for accounting and bookkeeping
• Direct Accounting and Legal partners in the preparation of tax & other regulatory filings
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and future accounting/financial system implementation
• Support FP&A team in generating cash flow projections and manage cash burn
• Provide support for high-impact strategic projects (e.g., negotiations, M&A, fundraising)
• Provide support for investor touch points as needed (e.g., board meetings)

What will make you successful:

• Curiosity: Always seeking to understand “why”. Always looking to make things better.
• Passion: You are driven by a love for what you do
• Optimism: The ability to bounce back quickly when something doesn’t work
• Action: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing
• Honesty: Transparency with customers, partners and teammates. Strong professional ethics and integrity
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial executives
• Willingness to be tough on third-party partners in order to drive timely action
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects with different stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial spirit and data-driven mindset
• Willingness to get your hands dirty

What makes this a special opportunity:

• This is an opportunity to own a critical function for a dynamic early-stage eCommerce startup with tons of momentum (ranked #435 on the 2017 Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies)
• We place a premium on building a great culture made up of great people
• You will work with and learn from experienced leaders who have a track record of building successful companies
• We are based in Chicago’s West Loop, with easy access to all major public transportation systems

REQUIREMENTS

What experience you need:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree
• Current CPA designation and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working with Big 4 accounting firms strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting, finance, budgeting, tax and regulatory requirements, accounts payable, and banking
• Experience building reporting standards for internal, external, & board communications
• Experience building and implementing financial controls
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Quickbooks or similar accounting software
• Experience implementing new accounting software a plus
• Experience or interest in working in a startup environment

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(K)
• Ability to work from home if there is a need.
• Flexible working hours.
• "Take what you need" vacation policy.