Graphite Financial is a growing boutique finance, accounting & strategy firm
(www.graphitefinancial.com) built to help startup companies scale efficiently and
sustainably. We were born in 2008 in NYC, supporting ff Venture Capital’s portfolio of early-stage companies. In 2016, Graphite Financial spun out and began working with the broader startup community. We are a team of certified public accountants, analysts, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who are passionate about partnering with early-stage companies to help them succeed. Our roots give us a unique vantage point that extends well beyond vanilla finance and accounting matters. In other words, we’re more than just bookkeepers and analysts, though we’re great at that too.
Financial Analyst – GAAP, US accounting
Experience required: 7+ years in US/Global Finance
Shift Timings: 6:30 PM IST to 2:30 AM IST
Work Days: Five days a week (Monday to Friday)
Work Location: Full Time – Permanent Remote/Work from Home
Equipment Required: All the equipment to be provided by the company and delivered to the candidates. However, Candidates should have reliable internet service and workspace.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst and data junkie to join our team. Ideal candidates are analytical, inquisitive, and enjoy diving into financial data to identify key performance drivers and fresh insights. We believe data is meaningless if it doesn’t tell a larger story. Candidates should be skilled in presenting financial results clearly with high-impact visualizations and other presentation tools. This is a client-facing role and candidates should be confident participating in client discussions, and delivering and interpreting financial results. Candidates with early stage startup experience in accounting, finance, or FP&A roles are preferred, as are candidates with client-service experience and SaaS or CPG industry experience.
Graphite Financial is redefining the “finance department” for early-stage companies and VC-backed startups. We deliver high-caliber accounting/finance leadership and support to entrepreneurs and management teams building scalable, high-growth companies. Our clients are actively managing cash burn, measuring performance, reporting to investors, making capital allocation decisions, and preparing for fundraising. All of that takes expertise and time that founders don’t have and can’t afford to hire for. Graphite closes the gap with flexible, fixed-fee support packages that provide fractional leadership and operational support from CFOs, Controllers, FP&A Managers, and Accounting Managers.
Candidate should have hands-on experience as per below job description (other duties may be assigned):
- Accounting or Finance graduate/Post Graduate
- 7+ years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
- Experienced in monthly, quarterly & year-end reporting tasks including updating & preparing reports in Excel, updating financial models, reviewing reporting for completeness & accuracy.
- Ability to compile non-financial statement business metrics & update dashboards with a focus on accuracy of reporting.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with a virtual team
- Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Aligned as a partner with the client team and known for a polished, professional presentation
- Ability to multi-task & work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient with Business Intelligence platforms (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, Grow, Looker, etc.)
- Expertise with cloud-based accounting and reporting systems
- Experience with QuickBooks online. Experience with NetSuite/Sage Intacct, Xero a plus.
- Comfortable in communicating with all levels of people in an organization, e.g., Manager/Controller/CFO’s/ Business owners.
- Familiar with US GAAP reporting framework or any other frameworks e.g., IFRS/IND-AS.
Some of What You’ll Do:
- Build financial dashboards that use visualization to communicate results and tell a “story”
- Prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial reports to multiple clients, including all financial statements, trend reporting, budget vs. actual reporting, and key metrics
- Develop assumptions-driven financial models that empower clients to forecast company performance, assess headcount and resource needs, manage runway, and plan for fundraising
- Work closely with client teams to understand key performance drivers for their business
- Prepare detailed reporting on unit economics and margin analysis
- Prepare annual and quarterly budgets for multiple clients
- Collaborate with accounting teams to understand underlying data
- Perform ad-hoc analysis for clients on pricing strategy, margin sensitivity, cash burn scenarios, etc.
- Ensure all forward-looking models and analysis is accessible and built with investors in mind