Jr. Financial Analyst

Think of your favorite book from childhood. Got it? Great. Now, that warm, joyful feeling you have right now—that’s what we do. Literati is a modern children’s book company focused on helping kids fall in love with reading at every age and stage. We make it easy to find great books through our school book fairs, school store fundraising platform, and book clubs using a unique mix of expert curation and data science. We’re on a mission to help parents ignite a love of learning and a love of life.

As a Jr. Financial Analyst focused on supporting the finance and accounting team, you’ll be an essential part of driving data-informed decisions, optimizing financial processes, and tackling complex challenges with scaling a high-growth company. You’ll contribute directly to the company’s growth and profitability by supporting financial and operational decision-making, providing insightful variance analysis, and streamlining processes within the monthly close, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting.

This role offers you exposure to high-impact projects, the chance to develop advanced modeling and systems skills, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative, high performing team.  This is the perfect role for someone eager to break into FP&A, develop a well-rounded skill set, and grow into a future finance leadership position

To be equitable to all Literatians, we have set compensation and a non-negotiation policy- we don’t think a person’s pay should be determined by how comfortable they negotiate. As a result, we like to be transparent and up-front about the compensation. When we make an offer, we can provide options so that employees can choose between compensation packages that prioritize salary or equity. The salary band for this role will be between $60,000 - 70,000. This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

ABOUT YOU

You’re not just looking for a job; you’re seeking a role where your passion for numbers, storytelling through data, and drive for excellence can make an impact. You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and ready to embrace challenges with a proactive mindset. You find joy in uncovering insights that drive better decisions and in contributing to a mission-driven organization that transforms lives. If you love rolling up your sleeves, tackling complex problems, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, Literati may just be your perfect story.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS or BA, preferably in Finance or a related field.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• You’re data driven and have strong analytical skills

WE’D LOVE TO SEE

• 1-2 Years of relevant experience in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Banking or related role, experience in a startup environment is a plus

• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude, eager to take on new challenges and wear multiple hats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Finance and Accounting teams with the monthly close process

• Interact and collaborate cross-functionally with leaders across the organization on budgets including variance analysis 

• Assist with creating and updating and maintaining financial models

• Handle ad hoc requests, such as market research, profitability analysis

• Play an integral role in the annual and seasonal budgeting processes 

• Assist in tracking and forecasting operating expenses and other business costs

• Reconcile financial data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial initiatives

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

ABOUT LITERATI

Literati was recently named Inc. magazine’s 7th fastest-growing company in Texas and 77th fastest-growing in the United States, as well as listed in Built In Austin’s 2022, 2023, and 2024 “Best Places to Work.” Jessica Ewing, Literati’s Founder and CEO, was named one of “Google’s Top 12 Most Innovative Minds” by Fast Company. We’ve raised over $60M in venture capital to date, with key investors including Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Felicis, 01A, and Stephen Curry’s SC30.

We offer competitive salaries, company equity, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, short-term disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules, and untracked time off.

Literati is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy. We also recognize that some people—particularly underrepresented groups, women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+—may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn’t a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular (or spectacularly strange) places, we love a good story.