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Full-Time

Financial Operations and Insurance Administrator

Posted on 8/11/2023

Formic

Formic

51-200 employees

Affordable factory automation solutions on demand

Robotics & Automation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$70k - $110k

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 4 more

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience with and knowledge of commercial insurance policies and certificates of insurance
  • 5+ years of experience in a documentation administrative role or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience with successful development of operational processes, policies, and procedures
  • Demonstrated success in oversight of projects and tasks that require coordination and persistence with people at all levels in the corporate hierarchy
  • Proficiency in Google Suite
  • Possess an optimistic attitude with a willingness to dive in and handle unfamiliar matters
  • Possess exceptional organization, prioritization, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with limited oversight
  • Experience with project management
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and learn (or develop) new systems and processes
  • The ideal location for a candidate would be in Charlotte, NC
  • Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; or San Francisco, CA are secondary geographic preferences
  • Candidates not located in any of these cities will also be considered depending on experience and capabilities
  • Fearless Optimism:You share our ambitious vision of what we can accomplish. You're aware of the challenges we will face as a startup doing new things in an old space, but you're energized by the incredible opportunity we have to drive change for our customers, and for the manufacturing industry at large
  • Factories First:You have a strong customer focus, no matter who your customer is. You seek to make things easier and better for our customers, even if it makes your job a little harder
  • Today, Not Tomorrow: There are always plenty of projects to tackle in a startup, but you prioritize, take accountability for work, and have a bias toward action
  • Be Right Often: You don't do things just because that's how they've always been done. You keep looking for ways to improve, seek out feedback along the way, and back your decisions up with data
  • Made of Rubber: Just like rubber, when you fall you bounce back up. You know there's going to be a lot of challenge and change in our work ahead but you are adaptable, resilient, and ready to thrive through it all
  • Good Baton Passes: You work with a desire to make things easier and better for your team members. You use empathy to understand the needs and goals of others and support each other so Formic can be successful together
Responsibilities
  • Own customer and contractor/integrator insurance policy management and tracking
  • Enhance existing, or build new, processes, procedures, and tools
  • Collaborate with the Customer Success and Deployment teams, insurance agents, and customers, to resolve insurance issues
  • Develop and own the process and procedure for collecting required documentation and confirming compliance requirements are met for contractor/integrator onboarding
  • Collaborate with the Products and Partnerships team to ensure all requirements are met and documentation is received
  • Manage Formic's insurance policies and track COIs Formic sends to other parties to ensure compliance. Assist with required reporting and renewals, including communicating with our insurance agents and companies
  • Manage Formic's tax exemption certificate process with outside tax firms, including requesting and submitting to appropriate parties, and completion of tax exempt allocations and affidavits
  • Manage supplier and vendor setup
  • Complete forms requested by third parties and customers (e.g., credit applications, vendor references, vendor questionnaires)
  • Manage the Finance and Legal team's shared drives, ensuring folder/file structure and hygiene
  • Manage the Finance and Legal team's teamspace in Notion
  • Handle confidential information appropriately, including where appropriate, sequestration of documents and information
  • Manage company virtual mail
  • Assist team with other projects and tasks as assigned to support the needs of the team or company

Formic makes factory automation accessible and affordable for businesses by offering flexible automation solutions without significant upfront costs. Clients pay a low hourly rate for the use of automation systems, while Formic handles deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, reducing financial risk. The company tailors its solutions to meet specific needs and only charges clients once the system is operational. With 24/7 monitoring and a historical uptime of 99%, Formic aims to enhance efficiency and reduce labor costs for its clients.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$237.1M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

-30%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $27.4 million Series A funding round provides substantial capital for expansion and innovation.
  • Formic's historical uptime of 99% and 100,000 production hours demonstrate the reliability and efficiency of their solutions.
  • The company's new software tools simplify robot deployment and operation, making it easier for clients to adopt and scale automation.

What critics are saying

  • The industrial automation market is highly competitive, with numerous established players that could challenge Formic's market share.
  • Dependence on external funding and partnerships may pose risks if these relationships change or dissolve.

What makes Formic unique

  • Formic's pay-as-you-go model eliminates the need for significant upfront capital expenditure, making automation accessible to businesses of all sizes.
  • The company offers tailored automation solutions and 24/7 monitoring, ensuring high reliability and uptime, which is a significant advantage over competitors.
  • Formic's strategic partnerships with major investors and companies like Mitsubishi HC Capital America and NEC enhance its financial stability and market reach.

Benefits

99% coverage for Medical, dental, & vision insurance plans (75% coverage for dependents)

Life insurance, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Equity

Company-sponsored 401k

$2,000 Home office allowance

Monthly phone & internet reimbursement

Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays

Bi-annual all-company retreats

INACTIVE