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, youre in the right place. We believe data is meaningless if it doesnt 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 finance department 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 dont have and cant 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 Youll 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 story
• 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 experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Bachelors 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 youll love working at Graphite:

• Balance. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. Youll have flexible PTO to explore new places, hobbies, or TV shows
• Were not just an employer. Were people. We offer employer paid insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental) and a 401k match
• Well invest in your career. Our company is growing quickly, and well give you the opportunity to do the same. Youll have access to many professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the companys evolving needs.
• Were creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so were 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.
• Were 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 Capitals 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, were more than just bookkeepers, though were great at that too.

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