START-UP FINANCE MANAGER / EXECUTIVE
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, Finance Professional to join our small start-up on a part time basis to help guide us through the initial funding stage and beyond. This person could be an entry-level analyst or an experience Finance and Operations executive. Responsibilities from valuation of the company to expense tracking will vary according to experience. You’ll be our go-to person for managing financial models, updating forecasts, tracking budgets, and helping with accounting. You’ll work with leadership to support strategic decisions through clean, accurate, and actionable financial data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, update, and maintain financial models and forecasts (revenue, expenses, cash flow)
- Own monthly and quarterly financial reporting
- Responsible for the accuracy of all financial spreadsheets
- Oversee basic accounting/bookkeeping tasks.
- Help prepare materials for investors, board meetings, and grant applications
- Identify inefficiencies or inconsistencies in data and suggest improvements
- Partner with external accountants or bookkeepers as needed.
- Present strategic recommendations where you see it.
- Determine of the valuation of the company in preparation for 1st round funding.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (formulas, pivot tables, charts)
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and take ownership of tasks
- Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a startup environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice-to-Have:
- Familiarity with accounting tools (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)
- Experience in financial planning or forecasting (internships count!)
- Knowledge of SaaS, CPG, or other startup business models