. You will be a goal-oriented, highly accurate team player and will help Edpuzzle continue to build a high-performing Finance organization. To succeed, you will need to be a master of organization with strong attention to detail and achieve a month-end close deadline. The drive to exceed performance expectations will contribute to efficiency and reduction of the month-end close cycle.Wondering what it’s like to work at Edpuzzle?
Picture a place where you can connect with your teammates, whenever you need support. A place where one day you're helping shape one of the biggest edtech platforms in the world, and the next day you're doing a teambuilding activity with your coworkers. A place where everyone has been selected because they're the best at what they do, and where your manager and team trust your decisions fully. A place where you're encouraged to learn and grow because education is the cornerstone of everything we do. Check out the job details below to see if Edpuzzle could be the right fit for you!
About the job:
Responsible for FP&A activities including budgeting, planning, and forecasting, as well as reporting/analyzing key business metrics
Monitor and approve purchase requisitions to ensure the financial results will come within the budget
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews for the leadership teams pinpointing key insights, shortfalls, and opportunities
Partner closely with Recruiting, HR, and Business leaders to manage headcount and plan hires that fit within the financial plans
Identify and monitor key sales metrics such as ARR, New Bookings, Renewals, Upsells, churn, etc
Prepare and analyze full-funnel metrics by region and segment
Improve planning processes and systems and financial reporting structure and processes to enhance management visibility and decision-making
Ad hoc projects and analysis to provide financial visibility and unlock opportunities, improve conversions, and improve Returns on Investments
Help create and maintain dashboards (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce and Tableau) to provide valuable insights to senior leadership
Ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparations in accordance with US GAAP
Prepare journal entries in the following (but not limited to) areas:revenue, accrued expenses and payroll
Fixed asset and depreciation
Internally developed software
Approve journal entries that are prepared by other accountants
Perform or review and approve revenue recognition analysis that is prepared by other accountants
Prepare or review and approve balance sheet reconciliation that is prepared by other accountants
Review and approve Purchase Requisitions that are submitted by Accounts Payable Accountants
Participate and lead new system implementation(s)
Assist in tax preparation and filing Additional responsibilities as a Finance Manager:
Manage timely month-end close
Educate and provide training to other members of the accounting team on technical accounting matters
Develop and implement accounting and finance policies and procedures
Proactively identify, independently research, and document complex technical accounting matters
Partner cross-functionally to design, implement, and document processes and internal controls
Establish a solid control environment that will support our progression from private to public
Prepare clear, concise, and timely technical accounting white paper memos on complex, non-routine transactions
Partner with the broader Accounting team to implement efficient, scalable, US GAAP-compliant accounting processes
Assist in the Company’s SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) compliance efforts as they relate to technical accounting and accounting policies
Automate the accounting system and other tools where possible
Liaise with external auditors and other external consultants to drive timely accounting conclusions and disclosures About you:
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in GL accounting and FP&A is required. US company experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance, or related field. CPA or MBA is required
Working knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and accounting policies
Experience with a high-growth enterprise business. B2B SaaS is preferred
5-8 years of progressive and relevant experience in areas such as FP&A, corporate finance, and investment banking
Thoughtful financial modeling capabilities focused on enterprise subscription businesses
Strong systems aptitude and expert-level proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
Experience in BI tools
Excellent problem-solving diagnosis and analytical skills
Understanding of GAAP revenue recognition standards and accruals.
Experience in supporting finance executives such as controllers, VPs of Finance, Heads of Finance, or CFOs is required
Highly organized and strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills: the ability to explain complex accounting matters to a non-finance audience
Ability to follow accounting standards, company policies, and procedures
Ability to manage multiple tasks, balance workload independently, and meet deadlines
Must be a dependable team player with a positive attitude
English proficiency is required Bonus skills:
Prior experience with QuickBooks accounting system, NetSuite and salesforce.com
Experience in SaaS or edtech company
Experience working with remote teams
… or another amazing skill you bring to the table that we haven’t thought of yet! What’s it like to work remotely?
Work from the comfort of your own home
Meet with your manager and team via video calls on Google Meet or Slack
Connect with coworkers via Slack (with channels for work and for fun!)
To enjoy our remote work policy, you’ll need high-speed internet access What we offer:
Competitive salary and a yearly salary review based on performance
Private health insurance policy24 paid holidays plus December 24th and 31st
Incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and build lifetime bonds with other passionate people Additional Information
Edpuzzle is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Edpuzzle makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
References from previous employers will be requested from candidates during the selection process.If you'd like to be considered for this position, please apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!