Finance Operations Associate
Catalant Overview:
Catalant provides global enterprises with software solutions to access business expertise on demand. The company's innovative human capital solution matches top business professionals with enterprises to address their toughest challenges efficiently and in real-time. Catalant has built a global network of more than 30,000 independent experts, boutique firms and custom teams, as well as best-in-class software tools for engaging and managing this market. Based in Boston, Catalant serves thousands of clients, including nearly 10% of the Fortune 1000.
Our investors include General Catalyst and Highland Capital, two of the top Venture Capital firms out there, as well as famed investor Mark Cuban. We're on a mission to build the absolute best team on the east coast, and are looking for talented, scrappy, fun, and competitive folks to redefine the way work gets done!
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute daily payments to our experts as well as provide technical support to our network on any payment related issues
- Drive the vendor set up process with any new fortune 1000 clients
- Invoice our clients at the agreed upon schedule as well as follow up and collect on those invoices
- Recommend and implement process improvements
- Establish financial control mechanisms on all existing processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally (with Sales, Marketing, Supply, Product) as necessary on reporting and ad hoc analysis requests
Key Qualifications:
- Self-starter with very strong attention to details
- Deadline driven with the ability to multitask effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Driven to improve processes and passionate about operational efficiency and scalability
- Dedicated team player with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through skills
- High proficiency in MS Excel
Education & Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related field; minimum gpa of 3.2
- 1-2 years’ relevant experience in operations or finance
- Experience in a high growth start up a plus