Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead client accounting engagements, managing all aspects of the client’s accounting function to ensure accurate and timely reporting of business financials
Develop, document, and continuously improve finance processes, controls, and operational efficiency
Prepare and review all financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement on a monthly basis within 7 business days of month end
Provide ongoing financial reporting, tracking of Key Performance Indicators, strategic insights into business performance, and proactive cash flow management to clients
Support clients through fundraising processes through data room preparation, communication with external financing partners, and ongoing needs
Collaborate closely with tax partners to provide information necessary for quarterly estimates and annual corporate tax filings
Manage Velo’s financial operations team who performs bookkeeping categorization and reconciliation on a weekly basis, managing the communication process with clients to ensure accurate categorization of vendors and expenses
Ensure clients utilize the appropriate financial tech stack and manage the implementation and day to day use of the selected tools
Qualifications:
7+ years experience in accounting roles at US-based companies; CPA preferred
Prior experience managing 5-10+ clients at a startup-focused accounting firm preferred
Proficiency and ability to collaborate across Google Sheets, Google Docs, Slack, Zoom
Ability to switch between individual and collaborative projects quickly and accurately
Ownership mentality, high coachability, bias to action, and unwavering integrity
Experience with bookkeeping software (e.g. QuickBooks Online, NetSuite) and financial operations software (Ramp, Gusto, Stripe, Mercury, etc.)