Director of Finance & Accounting

Rhino • New York, NY

4d • $160,000 - $205,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Finance & Accounting will oversee and lead a team to bring operational rigor to Rhino + Jetty’s Finance and Accounting organization — spanning corporate finance, FP&A, strategic finance, accounting, tax, and treasury — while supporting and refining our overall strategic planning to drive opportunities for growth. This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on ownership of accounting operations and controllership, and will manage the corporate finance, FP&A, and strategic finance functions while building and leading our Accounting team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined finance and accounting experience with proven career progression, including 5+ years hands-on experience in a financial management and/or accounting operations function in a growth company
• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; CPA required
• Proven experience recruiting, building, and managing high-performing finance and/or accounting teams
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, financial markets, economic principles, and banking
• Ability to interact with and influence people at all levels of an organization
• Excellent analytical skills for budgeting/forecasting combined with strong attention to detail
• Ability to present complex information and distill financial results into concise commentary for a diverse audience
• Organized and able to efficiently prioritize, multi-task, and adapt in a fast-paced, often-changing environment, with a focus on strategic and corporate finance ad-hoc analyses

Nice To Haves

• Experience with insurance agencies, carrier finances, or growth/startup technology companies is a plus
• MBA or an equivalent level of education a plus, though not required
• Experience using analytical and reporting tools such as Tableau, NetSuite, Cube, and SQL are a plus, though not required

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership position across corporate finance, FP&A, and strategic finance
• Partner and work collaboratively as a trusted advisor with the leadership team and Board of Directors on strategic initiatives, budgeting & forecasting, reporting, and operational modeling
• Drive proactive capital planning and be responsible for driving equity, debt, and risk capital transactions, and support M&A efforts with insightful analysis and due diligence
• Build and maintain periodic financial plans that align with the company's plan for growth and expansion
• Provide financial and operational metrics and analytics to stakeholders including investors, the Board of Directors, employees, and management, and support proactive relations with all
• Drive preparation and presentation of monthly financial reports to department leads, including monthly P&L, cash flow, and actuals vs. budget
• Work closely with cross-functional department leads to measure and refine operational effectiveness in areas such as risk and reinsurance agreements and metrics, partnership deals and pipeline opportunities, and trade-off/ROI ad-hoc analysis with the Product team
• Own the Tax function and have responsibility for various Treasury-related items
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring Rhino's reporting and financial statements comply with US GAAP
• Maintain and document Rhino's accounting policies and procedures while continuously improving accounting methodology and processes to align with business changes
• Own Rhino's external auditor relationship and annual audit process, inclusive of collaboration with external tax preparers and technical accounting resources
• Ensure effective accounting and internal controls, including accounting software and supporting databases
• Collaborate with other business stakeholders to operationalize processes impacting Accounting in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Recruit, direct, and organize the work of a high-performing Finance & Accounting team, ensuring reports receive appropriate training, career development, and performance management
• Support executive leadership and the Board in executing special projects

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation package including base salary, milestone based bonus, and other financial perks
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (up to 90% employer contribution) - eligible from your start date
• 401(k), HSA, Life & Disability Insurance Coverage ($0 employee contribution for additional insurances)
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in R + J’s success
• Monthly lifestyle stipend to fit your needs (meals, wellness, co-working)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director