Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Puppy Sphere
Job overview
The Director of Finance at Puppy Sphere leads financial operations and strategic financial leadership for a rapidly growing multi-location wellness startup focused on puppy therapy experiences.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow management, overseeing accounting for US and Canadian entities, managing compliance and payroll systems, developing financial controls, and scaling the finance team in a remote environment.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers health insurance eligibility after a 90-day probation period, flexible working hours, remote work options, annual team retreats, complimentary puppy yoga classes, and opportunities to work with high-profile clients.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA certification, 7+ years of finance/accounting experience including 3+ years at controller/director level, multi-location retail/service experience, US citizenship or work authorization, expert US GAAP knowledge, proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and NetSuite, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Career development
The role offers upward mobility in a fast-growing startup with opportunities to work with celebrity clients and industry leaders, supporting professional growth and learning in a dynamic environment.
Work environment and culture
Puppy Sphere promotes a remote, flexible, and fast-paced work culture with emphasis on trust, collaboration, and wellness, including unique perks like puppy yoga and networking events.
Company information
Puppy Sphere is a startup revolutionizing wellness with puppy therapy experiences across North America, having served over 250,000 customers and partnered with major brands like the NBA, TikTok, and Google.
Team overview
The candidate will lead and develop a scaling finance team managing complex multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction operations in a remote setting.
Job location and travel
This is a full-time remote US-based role with flexibility to work from any office and potential remote work globally.
Unique job features
Unique aspects include working in a wellness startup with puppy therapy focus, managing multi-jurisdiction financial operations, and perks like unlimited puppy yoga and access to exclusive events.
Company overview
Puppy Sphere is a wellness company specializing in puppy yoga experiences across North America, with locations in cities like Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. Founded by two female entrepreneurs, the company combines yoga and the therapeutic presence of puppies to create stress-relieving and mood-boosting events. They also host corporate events and team-building activities, emphasizing the benefits of puppy therapy. Puppy Sphere partners with local breeders and rescues, promoting socialization for the puppies while offering unique wellness experiences for participants. Their mission focuses on enhancing well-being through innovative, animal-centered activities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in multi-location retail/service finance operations, emphasizing leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning relevant to wellness or similar industries.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in managing dual-entity accounting for US and Canadian operations, proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and Shopify integrations, and strong knowledge of US GAAP and compliance across jurisdictions.
Apply through Puppy Sphere's corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume is seen by multiple hiring channels.
Connect with current finance team members or leadership at Puppy Sphere on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by referencing Puppy Sphere's innovative puppy therapy mission or recent partnerships with NBA, TikTok, or Google as ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'multi-location finance leadership,' 'QuickBooks Enterprise,' 'US GAAP,' 'financial modeling,' 'remote team management,' and 'e-commerce financial reporting' to pass automated screenings effectively.
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