Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Finance to join our growing FP&A team. Ideal candidates have experience leading teams in financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and data analysis and presentation. If you are analytical, inquisitive, and enjoy diving into financial data, you\xe2\x80\x99re in the right place. We believe data is meaningless if it doesn\xe2\x80\x99t tell a larger story. Candidates should be skilled in presenting financial results clearly with high-impact visualizations and other presentation tools. This is a client-facing role and candidates should be confident leading client discussions independently, delivering and interpreting financial results, and providing fundraising support. Candidates with early-stage startup experience in accounting, finance, or FP&A roles are preferred, as are candidates with client-service experience and CPG industry experience.

Graphite Financial is redefining the \xe2\x80\x9cfinance department\xe2\x80\x9d for early-stage companies and VC-backed startups. We deliver high-caliber accounting/finance leadership and support to entrepreneurs and management teams building scalable, high-growth companies. Our clients are actively managing cash burn, measuring performance, reporting to investors, making capital allocation decisions, and preparing for fundraising. All of that takes expertise and time that founders don\xe2\x80\x99t have and can\xe2\x80\x99t afford to hire for. Graphite closes the gap with flexible, fixed-fee support packages that provide fractional leadership and operational support from CFOs, Controllers, FP&A Managers, and Accounting Managers. This is a fully remote position however we do have coworking space available in Central FL, NY and NJ. Some of What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do:

• Lead service delivery to Graphite clients and act as their principal financial partner
• Lead a team of financial analysts providing these services to clients
• Build financial dashboards that use visualization to communicate results and tell a \xe2\x80\x9cstory\xe2\x80\x9d
• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial reports to multiple clients, including all financial statements, trend reporting, budget vs. actual reporting, and key metrics
• Develop assumptions-driven financial models that empower clients to forecast company performance, assess headcount and resource needs, manage runway, and plan for fundraising
• Work closely with client teams to understand key performance drivers for their business
• Prepare detailed reporting on unit economics and margin analysis
• Lead annual and quarterly budgeting processes for multiple clients
• Collaborate with accounting teams to understand underlying data
• Perform ad-hoc analysis for clients on pricing strategy, margin sensitivity, cash burn scenarios, etc.

Who you are:

• 10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting or Finance with knowledge of GAAP/accrual principles
• Deeply analytical with advanced Excel skills
• Confident and polished presenter of complex financial metrics and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Business Intelligence platforms (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, Grow, Looker, etc.)
• Expertise with cloud-based accounting and reporting systems
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple clients
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with a virtual team
• Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Aligned as a partner with the client team
• Ability to deliver a polished and professional presentation

Why you\xe2\x80\x99ll love working at Graphite:

• Balance. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have flexible PTO to explore new places, hobbies, or TV shows
• We\xe2\x80\x99re not just an employer. We\xe2\x80\x99re people. We offer employer paid insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental) and a 401k match
• We\xe2\x80\x99ll invest in your career. Our company is growing quickly, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to many professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company\xe2\x80\x99s evolving needs.
• We\xe2\x80\x99re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we\xe2\x80\x99re building a team that is, too.
• We offer competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table and believe that fair and equitable total compensation packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here.
• We\xe2\x80\x99re fun.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

About Graphite:
Graphite Financial is a growing boutique finance, accounting & strategy firm (www.graphitefinancial.com) built to help startup companies scale efficiently and sustainably. We were born in 2008 in NYC, supporting ff Venture Capital\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio of early-stage companies. In 2016, Graphite Financial spun out and began working with the broader startup community. We are a team of certified public accountants, analysts, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who are passionate about partnering with early-stage companies to help them succeed. Our roots give us a unique vantage point that extends well beyond vanilla finance and accounting matters. In other words, we\xe2\x80\x99re more than just bookkeepers, though we\xe2\x80\x99re great at that too.

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