The Director of Finance will manage financial operations, accounting, reporting, and analysis in a startup SaaS environment, leading the finance team and overseeing the budget and audits.
Stardog, the leading Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform, turns data into knowledge to power more effective digital transformations. Industry leaders including Bosch, NASA, and Raytheon use Stardog to create a flexible data layer that can support countless applications. One of Fast Company's prestigious Most Innovative Companies, Stardog is a fast-growing venture-backed company with a globally distributed team.
Our goal is to manage the organization's finances effectively to support its overall goals and mission. As a company, we are committed to deliver transformative, innovative technology in a culture that is collaborative, respectful, healthy, and committed to excellence.
Requirements
- Certified Public Account
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
- 5-10 years progressive experience in finance, tax, and accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
- Experience working with payroll services outside of the U.S.
- Experience in a startup SaaS company environment preferred
- Experience with FP&A desired
- Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and accounting software systems, ideally including QuickBooks and Maxio
- Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel, a keen attention to detail and a focus on efficiency
- Strong communication skills, including in email
- Self-starter and self-motivated person who excels in a fast-paced professional environment
- Works with a sense of urgency and takes ownership of the core responsibilities of this position
- A successful candidate will enjoy learning and being challenged
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Responsibilties
- Manages accounting and financial aspects of the company, including monthly close, accounting policies and technical accounting research
- Approves invoices and expense reports for payment
- Manages reporting and analysis, including monthly financial statement analysis for internal management and investor packages
- Manages the finance/operations side of quote to cash, including, Order Form creation, revenue recognition, invoice creation and AR management
- Develops ad hoc analyses, projections and financial models
- Manages non-payroll budget
- Collaborates on legal initiatives, both for HR agreements as well as software license agreements
- Manages finance and accounting staff development
- Oversees the annual audit for the company
- Develops policies and procedures related to travel management
- Supervises vendor management, with a focus on cost management
- Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned
Why Stardog?
- Competitive compensation, equity, and performance incentives
- Comprehensive health insurance. 401(k) retirement plan w/matching
- Remote-first work with flexible work arrangements
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
- Inclusive, mission-driven culture that values innovation, learning, and excellence
Stardog is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Stardog are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Top Skills
Excel
Maxio
Quickbooks
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