Role Details: U.S. | Full Time | Remote | Reports to the CEO / Co-founder
Benefits: 100% remote w/ no office mandate | Unlimited PTO | 22 official company holidays | Health care | Life insurance | Stock options | Amazing colleagues | Energetic culture that is positive and celebrates together | Inspiring mission & software product | Ability to grow your career in a fast-growing tech startup
Job Description:
The Head of Finance & Operations will own all finance, compliance, back office, and BI functions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee every finance function, including accounting, monthly & quarterly close, AR & AP, FP&A, etc.
- Manage fintech compliance personnel in conjunction with the CEO
- Ensure Applause remains in good standing with BaaS partners and govt entities
- Hire and manage a team both in the U.S. and Internationally
- Oversee most back office operations: legal, equity, investor reporting, governance, board approvals, etc.
- Track financial and company metrics. Build a BI function to complement department data & KPIs.
- Manage cash flow to the help the company stay lean and remain on track with the annual budget
- Enable revenue teams and executives by putting in appropriate controls that aren’t overly burdensome
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience as #1 or #2 finance leader at a series-B or series-C VC-backed SaaS company
- Fintech experience is a plus but not required
- Excellent finance and analytical skills
- Very intelligent and a fast learner
- Great leader that has a track record of building and managing high performing teams
- Strong business sense w/ exposure to many SaaS startup functions outside of pure finance
About Applause
Applause is a SaaS start-up founded by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by the best VCs in Silicon Slopes. We’re focused on helping companies supercharge their team’s performance so they can win more lifelong customers. Learn more about our company and culture here: https://applausehq.com/aboutus
