Sprout Social’s Finance team isn’t your typical Finance department. We’re a dynamic team working in a fast-paced and always changing environment which means Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis will be able to play a large part in developing our reporting and analysis processes across all our departments at Sprout. You will have the rare opportunity to provide insights to our leaders for intelligent decision-making and have an impact on our business. The knowledge to gain is vast, as is the potential of our organization to continue growing. We are looking for an agile self-starter that can juggle multiple projects at a time and is energized by collaborating with both internal and external teammates. Doing our jobs effectively means we approach each interaction with confidence, each process with diligence, and each of our stakeholders with care.

We are seeking someone with past experience in Accounting and/or Finance within a high-growth technical company, who is able to communicate clearly across departments and organization, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to maximize efficiency. 

Sprout Social offers deep social media listening and analytics, social management, customer care, and advocacy solutions to more than 20,000 brands and agencies worldwide. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and building elegant, sophisticated software. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, we are a team of 600 people located across more than 25 cities worldwide. In addition to our headquarters in Chicago, Sprout has offices in Seattle and Dublin. If you have the relevant experience and are looking to play a large part in the development of our best in class Finance team, we’d love to speak with you!

Within 1 month, you will…

• Complete Sprout’s New Hire training program alongside other new Sprout team members. You’ll gain a broader understanding of our product and how your role fits into the organization.
• Have a deep understanding of the Finance team’s goals and key objectives and the impact our work has on Sprout’s overall business objectives.

Within 3 months, you will…

• Be proficient using Sprout’s planning tool (Vena), accounting software (NetSuite), sales tool (Salesforce) to create and analyze reports.
• Understand the mechanics and drivers of our P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Support the preparation of the quarterly board deck package.

Within 6 months, you will…

• Implement a scalable and versatile forecasting and budgeting system that will allow easy scenario modeling, monthly forecasting and re-forecasting.
• Provide detailed feedback, insight and recommendations to the business on its financial performance, focusing on key drivers including profitability models, trends, and analytical needs
• Analyze monthly and quarterly results against budget, forecasts and prior period in order to ensure the reasons for variances are fully understood, making recommendations for actions, re-forecasting based on current financial information, and updating forecasting methodology to reduce variances to expectations
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with peers, business partners and executives

Within 12 months, you will…

• Develop and mentor staff through recruitment, on-boarding, open communication, training and development, and performance management; ensure team is staffed with world-class competencies while fostering a positive work environment of success and caring

Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

About Sprout Social
Sprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success.

Team Sprout is a group of very talented, smart and passionate people with broad interests and backgrounds. We believe that true employee engagement cannot happen if you can’t bring your whole self to work, so we’re committed to building a diverse team, embracing an inclusive culture and investing in equity across our organization. That dedication is core to Sprout. We want all candidates, particularly those coming from traditionally underrepresented groups in the technology industry, to know they are welcome at Sprout.

We’re proud to regularly be recognized for software, product and company culture achievements. Our team’s shared belief in Sprout’s mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun. We have built a benefits program to match the strength of our team. This program includes:

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families, including generous company contributions
• Progressive benefit programs, like our parental leave program and free Divvy bike memberships
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment - your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Solid programs in some of the staples: transportation, disability and life insurance
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and financial well-being of our team
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members

Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here (1) Equal Opportunity Employment Poster (2) Sprout Social's Affirmative Action Statement (3) Pay Transparency Statement.

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