Job Description

Head of Finance

Location: Bay Area, (PST Time Zone)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Catalyte is seeking a Head of Finance to provide leadership and critical control of all aspects of the finance function following the policies, goals, and objectives established by the CEO and Board. The Head of Finance will support Catalyte’s strategic vision and serve as a tactical hands-on day-to-day leader. The individual will possess a bias for independent action, with the ability to financially and strategically evaluate business decisions and quickly drive for results. This candidate will also play a key leadership role in sizing, developing, and leading Catalyte’s Finance & Accounting Departments.

As an effective thought partner and trusted advisor, the Head of Finance will be highly engaged with the CEO, the senior leadership team, and the Board. They will provide operational and strategic support to the company and will occasionally work closely with clients and other business partners as needed. The candidate must possess a strong background in finance and management. The successful candidate must also be proactive and versatile, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently take a task from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of consistently delivering year-over-year improvement in financial results in environments characterized by a sense of urgency and continuous improvement. The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to present financial, accounting, and operational information using relevant managerial reports, such as analysis of performance and profitability, to interpret data and trends; and to harness information to measure operational improvements. This individual will not be satisfied with simply achieving goals but will seek out ways to consistently exceed goals and add value to the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all financial aspects of the company, including financial reporting, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, payroll, treasury, forecasting, and financial planning
• Act as a strategic leader and analytical partner to the CEO and executive leadership team to achieve key financial goals
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the organization’s short and long-term strategic objectives, including recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Manage the budgeting process and provide continual improvement through educating department leaders on the financial issues impacting the business.
• Engage with the Board on all financial and budgeting matters.
• Develop Strategies that will enhance the company’s value by maximizing productivity and ensuring efficiencies across the organization.
• Prepare long-term forecast and short-term budget; analyze variances at the end of each month.
• Works closely with the leadership team to develop an operating system to measure key performances, identify value creation potential, and drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build strong and effective working relationships with other areas of the business in order to provide business leadership and collaboration including sales, marketing, operations, and other administrative functions.
• Provide expertise and guidance on all finance and accounting-related issues to ensure compliance with appropriate federal, state, and local requirements.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated analytical ability and a high degree of intellectual curiosity
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced growth environment with the ability to make sound business decisions
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Excellent executive presence, presentation skills, delegation skills, and strategic & tactical thinking skills
• Self-motivated and have a “whatever it takes” attitude with the ability to adapt and manage around tight deadlines
• Demonstrates a systematic and ethical approach to issues
• Demonstrates detailed financial awareness - thinks in terms of profit, loss, and adding value
• Experience in an early-stage, private equity-backed company could be helpful

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Expertise in FP&A / Operational Finance
• Financial Modeling and Analysis
• Corporate Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Control & Financial Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• M&A Experience

We are looking to hire ASAP so please submit your application at your earliest convenience, no application deadline is currently set. This is a full-time W2 role with a base salary and bonus structure. Please use the “apply now” button to submit your application for consideration. The salary for this position will be based on the selected candidate's experience level. A full slate of benefits including Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K, and paid Time-Off (including company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, & PTO) are available to Catalyte employees and additional details can be found at .

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Catalyte provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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