Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes for all business units.
Partner with the accounting team on aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including managing expense accruals, management reporting, and budget vs. actual variance analysis.
Update the forecast on a rolling basis including inputs for headcount spend, non-headcount spend, and capital expenses. Collaborate with business partners to ensure that the forecast is accurate, precise and achievable.
Analyze financial and operational results to understand and report on KPIs, variance to forecast, variance to budget, and underlying causes for business performance.
Prepare and present financial results, risks, and opportunities to business partners and the Senior Leadership Team using professional reports and compelling visuals.
Collaborate with leaders across the company to ensure resource allocation is aligned with company strategy and provide creative alternatives and recommendations.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to business partners and the senior leadership team.
Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and systems to meet the needs of the growing business.
Develop financial projections, pro forma financial statements, and other analyses (e.g. NPV, breakeven, make vs. buy, payback, etc.) for new business cases and for investor presentations.
Identify strategic drivers of the business and develop scenario-based forecasts based on the impact of these drivers.
Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management, including recommendations backed by data.
Provide guidance and team development for direct reports as needed.
Stay current on FP&A industry best practices.
Actively monitor and analyze external factors such as market trends, competitor actions, technological advancements, and industry regulations to identify potential opportunities and threats.
Requirements
10+ years relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility and people leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting/finance and knowledge of US GAAP
Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
Strong project management and organizational skills are essential
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential
Strong Excel skills and ability to create functional and scalable models
Superior communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to foster communication/collaboration amongst departments
Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workloads and achieve effective results in a dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment
Proven desire to learn and go above and beyond to continuously improve processes and deliverables
Demonstrated ability to grow and mentor supporting team members
Experience with startup companies or high growth companies, particularly in R&D intensive/deep tech businesses
Ability to travel, if required to support the business
(Desirable) MBA and/or CPA
(Desirable) Previous experience in finance for a software development function
(Desirable) Experience working with planning & reporting systems such as Netsuite or Hyperion
(Desirable) Knowledgeable about the autonomous vehicle industry
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
budgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial projectionspro forma financial statementsNPVbreakeven analysisExcelUS GAAPfinancial modeling