Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Graphite Financial
Job overview
The Senior Finance Manager at Graphite leads financial planning and analysis efforts, providing high-level financial leadership to startup and high-growth clients to support their scaling and fundraising.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading a team of financial analysts, delivering client financial services including dashboards, monthly reports, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis to support client decision-making and fundraising.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 per year, with employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401k match, flexible PTO, and professional development opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 10+ years in financial planning and analysis, a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, advanced Excel, BI platform proficiency, cloud-based FP&A tools experience, strong communication, and client-facing skills; startup and client-service experience preferred.
Career development
Graphite offers rapid company growth with professional development opportunities to help employees advance alongside the company.
Work environment and culture
Graphite promotes a balanced, inclusive, and fun work environment with flexible PTO and a diverse global customer base.
Company information
Graphite Financial is a boutique finance and strategy firm specializing in fractional finance leadership for early-stage and VC-backed startups to help them scale efficiently.
Team overview
The candidate will join the growing FP&A team, leading financial analysts and acting as principal financial partner to multiple clients.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position based in the United States.
Unique job features
The role is client-facing with opportunities to lead financial strategy for startups, using advanced visualization and financial modeling tools to tell impactful financial stories.
Company overview
Graphite is a company that specializes in providing a platform for on-demand expertise, connecting businesses with a network of highly skilled independent consultants and industry experts. They generate revenue by facilitating these connections and charging a fee for their services, which include project-based work, strategic consulting, and specialized industry insights. Founded in 2014, Graphite has established itself as a leader in the gig economy for professional services, leveraging technology to streamline the process of finding and engaging top-tier talent. The company is known for its rigorous vetting process, ensuring that only the most qualified professionals are part of its network, which is a key selling point for clients seeking reliable and high-quality expertise.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting with over 10 years of experience, emphasizing your ability to manage multiple clients and lead teams effectively.
Emphasize skills in advanced Excel, financial modeling, and proficiency with BI platforms like Tableau or PowerBI, as well as cloud-based accounting tools such as QBO or Xero, to align with Graphite's tech stack and client needs.
Apply through multiple channels including Graphite's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current FP&A team members or finance leaders at Graphite on LinkedIn and initiate conversations by referencing recent company growth or expressing interest in their approach to supporting startups and VC-backed companies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'financial dashboards', 'budgeting and forecasting', 'client-facing', 'fundraising support', and specific software tools mentioned to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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