Finance Lead
•AbbvieHybrid· 14h
💰 Finance⏰ Full-time🎯 Lead / Principal🇺🇸 Mettawa, USA
14h ago
RenoFi·3 days ago
At RenoFi, we are committed to making renovations possible for every homeowner in America. We’re growing fast and we're looking for an entrepreneurial and detail-oriented accounting leader who has the skills and horsepower to scale with us.
RenoFi is seeking an experienced and driven Controller to lead our accounting function as we scale. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will be a critical component to our finance team, responsible for owning the company’s accounting operations. This includes developing scalable financial processes, maintenance of a supportable system of accounting records with internal controls in mind, production of periodic financial reports, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP), partnering across departments, and acting as the highest internal financial professional on staff. In this position, you will directly manage aSenior Accountant and serve as the core internal partner to our outsourced FP&A and finance strategy team. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader to shape the financial foundation of a fast-growing startup.
You have a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal accounting operations, ideally with a mixture of public and industry accounting experience.
You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities evolve.
You’re detail-oriented with an outlook for cross-collaboration to help build scalable systems.
You have excellent analytical and communication skills.
You demonstrate time-management, balancing competing priorities, and ability to influence and lead others
You’re a natural problem solver who is comfortable taking ownership to provide supportable conclusions even when the path forward isn’t fully defined.
You have experience owning and closing the full accounting cycle.
You care about the team’s success and impact accounting and finance has on the company.
You seek to build on existing processes and documentation, including building in areas where none exist.
Accounting Leadership: Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, revenue and commission processes, and tax compliance duties.
Team & Resource Management: Supervise, train, and lead the accounting function, specifically mentoring and reviewing work of our internal Senior Accountant to foster a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.
Executive & Strategic Partnership: Manage monthly and quarterly financial reporting and communicate financial performance, cashflow budgeting, and compliance status directly to the CEO, leadership, investors, and board members.
Revenue & Commissions: Lead the accounting function related to revenue and commissions for the company, including assisting with process improvements.
Outsourced FP&A Liaison: Collaborate with department heads and our outsourced FP&A group to align financial data and reporting strategies with broader organizational goals.
Treasury & Cash Management: Manage accurate tracking of cash in/outflows and prepare and present cash review reports directly to the CEO.
Compliance & Controls: Maintain and monitor compliance with debt covenants and financing agreements with financial institutions.
Process Architecture: Develop and implement effective policies, processes, and internal controls to ensure compliance with operations and standards.
External Relations: Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and the legal department to provide required financial data and inquiries.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a track record of supervisory or leadership positions.
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Proficiency with NetSuite or similar systems, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite. Experience with Ramp and Salesforce are a plus.
Experience in the mortgage industry is a plus.
Proven ability to streamline and improve processes and systems.
Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.