Livefront, Inc.
Director, Accounting and Finance
Livefront, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
At Livefront, we help companies design and build world-class digital products that command attention and inspire joy. We’ve helped household names like Target, Samsung, General Mills, and Optum create experiences that have reached millions of people, and startups like HomeSpotter and Acclaim build entirely new businesses that challenge their industries’ status quo.We’re looking for an outstanding Director of Accounting and Finance to join our team.Who you are
You are a craftsperson in the world of finance and accounting who takes great care for precision and accuracy. You understand the complex nature of a services organization and the financial drivers that are needed to keep a growing business operating with financial resiliency. You have a proven track record of success overseeing accounts and budgets, analyzing financial information to make strategic recommendations, and developing internal processes. You attribute your past success to the depth of your relationships with other leaders on the team. You are looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a high-growth organization, and you believe the role of finance is to be an enabler for people and organizations to do the best work of their lives.What you'll be doing
Managing (and being accountable for) all aspects of accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasuryPreparing and presenting timely financial reports in accordance with GAAP, including monthly financial statements, budget versus actual variance reports, and comprehensive key metricsPreparing budgets, financial forecasts, and report variancesImplementing best practices to support timely month-end and year-end closingsContributing to acquisition due diligence and integration strategiesProviding strategic financial insights to support the organization's growth and successDeveloping and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsManaging banking relationships, cash position and working capital, and external vendorsManaging tax compliance and financial audits, collaborating with external advisors and auditorsManaging lender relationships and monitoring covenant compliance in accordance with credit agreementsEnsuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulationsOverseeing insurance and risk managementWhy you should apply
You enjoy a variety of activities that all roll up to the same business prioritiesYou want to work with passionate and talented people who are always looking for ways to make things betterYou desire a work environment where respect, mutual trust, and egoless collaboration are paramountYou want colleagues who take their work seriously but not themselves, and who know how to let loose and have a good timeYou like being part of a team that has a reputation for excellence and gives back to the community by educating, mentoring, and sponsoringYou believe in sweating the details, giving a damn about quality, and taking pride in going the extra mileYou have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited about building the foundations for a strong and durable accounting and finance functionWhat you bring to the table
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferredSuccessful experience leading the financial department within a growing organization as a director, head of accounting and finance, or as a financial controllerThorough understanding of GAAP standards and regulationsThorough knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresExperience running and managing multi-state payroll and benefitsAbility to supervise, mentor, and grow an accounting staff over timeExperience creating financial statementsExperience collaborating with the executive team to build a budget and lead long-term planningExperience with QuickBooks and other accounting software platformsHigh proficiency with Microsoft Office softwareStrong analytical and strategic planning skillsExcellent communication skills and strong ability to present persuasivelyAbove average discipline, personal organization, and attention to detailA demonstrated hunger for personal and professional growthA self-evident love and care for the craft of finance and accountingBonus points if you...
Have experience with add-on acquisition evaluation and integrationWhat to expect
When applying, please include a short note about yourself, a summary of your work experience, and a link to any public profiles you actively maintain (e.g. GitHub, LinkedIn, etc).Our hiring process moves quickly and consists of several stages for candidates who capture our attention with their initial submission, sometimes including but not limited to a short preliminary phone interview, a series of video interviews, and a short take-home exercise which you'll have up to a week to complete.Additional information
We go out of our way to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally based on merit, competence, and qualifications. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider all qualified applicants.
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You are a craftsperson in the world of finance and accounting who takes great care for precision and accuracy. You understand the complex nature of a services organization and the financial drivers that are needed to keep a growing business operating with financial resiliency. You have a proven track record of success overseeing accounts and budgets, analyzing financial information to make strategic recommendations, and developing internal processes. You attribute your past success to the depth of your relationships with other leaders on the team. You are looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a high-growth organization, and you believe the role of finance is to be an enabler for people and organizations to do the best work of their lives.What you'll be doing
Managing (and being accountable for) all aspects of accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasuryPreparing and presenting timely financial reports in accordance with GAAP, including monthly financial statements, budget versus actual variance reports, and comprehensive key metricsPreparing budgets, financial forecasts, and report variancesImplementing best practices to support timely month-end and year-end closingsContributing to acquisition due diligence and integration strategiesProviding strategic financial insights to support the organization's growth and successDeveloping and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsManaging banking relationships, cash position and working capital, and external vendorsManaging tax compliance and financial audits, collaborating with external advisors and auditorsManaging lender relationships and monitoring covenant compliance in accordance with credit agreementsEnsuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulationsOverseeing insurance and risk managementWhy you should apply
You enjoy a variety of activities that all roll up to the same business prioritiesYou want to work with passionate and talented people who are always looking for ways to make things betterYou desire a work environment where respect, mutual trust, and egoless collaboration are paramountYou want colleagues who take their work seriously but not themselves, and who know how to let loose and have a good timeYou like being part of a team that has a reputation for excellence and gives back to the community by educating, mentoring, and sponsoringYou believe in sweating the details, giving a damn about quality, and taking pride in going the extra mileYou have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited about building the foundations for a strong and durable accounting and finance functionWhat you bring to the table
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferredSuccessful experience leading the financial department within a growing organization as a director, head of accounting and finance, or as a financial controllerThorough understanding of GAAP standards and regulationsThorough knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresExperience running and managing multi-state payroll and benefitsAbility to supervise, mentor, and grow an accounting staff over timeExperience creating financial statementsExperience collaborating with the executive team to build a budget and lead long-term planningExperience with QuickBooks and other accounting software platformsHigh proficiency with Microsoft Office softwareStrong analytical and strategic planning skillsExcellent communication skills and strong ability to present persuasivelyAbove average discipline, personal organization, and attention to detailA demonstrated hunger for personal and professional growthA self-evident love and care for the craft of finance and accountingBonus points if you...
Have experience with add-on acquisition evaluation and integrationWhat to expect
When applying, please include a short note about yourself, a summary of your work experience, and a link to any public profiles you actively maintain (e.g. GitHub, LinkedIn, etc).Our hiring process moves quickly and consists of several stages for candidates who capture our attention with their initial submission, sometimes including but not limited to a short preliminary phone interview, a series of video interviews, and a short take-home exercise which you'll have up to a week to complete.Additional information
We go out of our way to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally based on merit, competence, and qualifications. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider all qualified applicants.
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