Full-Time

Finance Manager

Posted on 4/4/2023

GoFundMe

GoFundMe

201-500 employees

Online platform for crowdfunding and fundraising

Fintech
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$130k - $185kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote

Category
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Manage FP&A operations activities around monthly reporting, company model actualization, variance commentary, forecasting, etc
  • Drive and coordinate various portions of annual planning, quarterly forecasting and monthly reporting processes to deliver predictable financial results, early warning of potential gaps and timely identification and implementation of corrective action
  • Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and ad hoc executive requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends of key operational and financial performance indicators
  • Own preparation of various presentations to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors
  • Partner with various departments to assist in understanding key drivers and influence business decisions to improve revenue growth and profitability
  • Partner with Accounting and budget managers to ensure that the appropriate expenses are recognized
  • Identify and improve efficiency and reporting accuracy through process improvement across departments
  • Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance; M.B.A. or other relevant advanced degree preferred
  • Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with senior executives
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex issues and detailed analysis into simple, structured frameworks with concrete action plans
  • Demonstrated experience in driving complex and cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Highly analytical and able to extract business insights from analysis; strong financial modeling and analysis skills required; proficiency with SQL and statistical tools are a plus
  • Experience with Adaptive Insights as well as Netsuite or other ERP systems
  • Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and a rapidly evolving business landscape
  • Humble attitude with a willingness to shift from high-level strategic thinking to stepping in and helping to drive implementation alongside functional teams
  • Proven track record of self-motivation, prioritization, initiative and integrity
Desired Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in a finance role at a public tech company; experience in management consulting, private equity, finance, or analytics role is a plus

GoFundMe is an online platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise funds for various purposes, such as medical emergencies, memorials, educational support, and nonprofit aid. Users can create a fundraising campaign in just five minutes by sharing their story and asking for donations from their network and beyond. The platform has a large community of over 100 million people who have collectively raised $25 billion through more than 200 million donations. GoFundMe differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on user-friendliness and community engagement, making it easy for anyone to start a fundraiser. The company's goal is to provide a safe and reliable space for people to meet their financial needs through crowdfunding.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration with Meta boosts visibility and engagement for charity fundraisers.
  • Expansion into Mexico opens new growth opportunities in emerging markets.
  • AI-driven fraud detection enhances security and trust among platform users.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms with lower fees may attract users away.
  • Partnership with Meta raises potential data privacy concerns for users.
  • Expansion into Mexico may face regulatory challenges and localization issues.

What makes GoFundMe unique

  • GoFundMe integrates with Meta to enhance social sharing for fundraising campaigns.
  • The platform offers a user-friendly interface for quick and easy campaign creation.
  • GoFundMe's global reach connects over 100 million users for diverse fundraising needs.

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