Senior Director of Finance & Accounting

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Senior Director of Finance & Accounting / Chicago, IL

Status: Full-time

Reporting to: COO

 

Position Overview:

The Catch Company is looking for an experienced financial and accounting executive to lead finance, book-keeping, accounting, compliance, and FP&A. The individual will also support high-priority strategic initiatives and investor communications, as well as building out our accounting and finance capabilities.

 

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
  • Develop pro-forma financial statements on each of Catchco’s business lines
  • 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 (specifically moving off of Quickbooks)
  • Support FP&A team in generating cash flow projections
  • Provide support for high-impact strategic projects (e.g., negotiations, M&A, fundraising, new business launches)
  • 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) and commuter benefits.
  • Ability to work from home if there is a need.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • "Take what you need" vacation policy.
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Our HQ and engineering lab are located in Chicago's trendy West Loop neighborhood, but our culture is now remote-first. With the exception of our industrial designers, we have a fully distributed team across the United States!

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