About the role

• Lead our finance and accounting efforts as the first dedicated financial hire
• Act as the main point of contact for the finance and accounting teams at brands, investors, and other stakeholders
• Report on financial performance to brands, resellers, investors, and other stakeholders
• Oversee customer and company transactions, and ensure the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Develop and own financial models (Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet) to ensure an accurate and up-to-date forecast of company’s financial outlook and to support future decision making
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, including banks, auditors, and tax consultants
• Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations, including preparing and filing tax returns, and advising leadership on tax implications of business decisions
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth and profitability
• Location: US-Based. Remote, with some travel for in-person collaborative work. We also have offices in NYC and Manhattan Beach, LA for those who prefer to work in office.

About you

• You are excited about financial statements and are proficient with accounting and finance related software, as well as Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• You are extremely organized with strong attention to detail
• You have an analytical mindset and are able to pick up technical concepts quickly
• You are deeply self-motivated and excited to be one of the first hires at an early startup
• You’re excited about joining a small, early-stage team and are willing to wear many hats and work creatively to improve brands’ business and experience with us.
• You are mission-driven and love the fact that the better we do as a company, the less waste we’ll see in the world.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field
• 3-6 years of work experience, ideally within in corporate finance and/or accounting (CPA or work towards a CPA is a plus)
• Proficient with accounting and finance related software, including Quickbooks, as well as Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial statements historically and projecting financial scenarios into the future
• Demonstrated project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects at a time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills