Financial Controller

ABOUT GRAVY
Gravy is the leading customer retention and failed payment recovery service for businesses with recurring payments. We believe in the human touch as a way to make better customer experiences happen. We’re on a mission to create an affordable, more efficient way for businesses to engage and manage failed payments AND bring the human element back to the cold world of automated, digital communication. Our vision is to accelerate freedom for business owners and the people we come in contact with - our customers, our team members, our vendors, etc. Our current mission is to return $1B back to businesses by the end of 2023.
The Role of Financial Controller

• This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations
• This position is responsible for managing all the day-to-day financial functions of the business

Goals & Expectations

• Update and maintain all accounting records using bookkeeping software
• Produce financial statements, track key metrics, and forecast depreciation, profit, and loss
• Reconcile all accounts as needed and update payroll information

Primary Responsibilities & Tasks

• Accounts Receivable

All income is primarily processed through ACH transfer or credit card on a set schedule

• Accounts Payable

Ensuring all bills are paid on time and within agreed upon budget

• Bookkeeping

Oversees the process of recording and categorizing financial transactions in Quickbooks

• Budgeting

Managing a budgeting process with the Executive & Leadership Teams

• Reporting

Provide reports on income/expenses, margins, and 90-day cash forecast for Lead Team

• Financial Control

Creating internal policies and spend controls
Key Performance IndicatorsWe are a results-based team. The person in this position will be measured using these metrics and is responsible for ensuring these metrics are met.

• Quarterly net profit goal is met
• Accurate reporting and presentation of financials
• The financial system is set and operating across all business functions

CANDIDATE PROFILE
QualificationsExtensive (10+ years) experience with payroll, financial statements, bank reconciliation, and general bookkeeping. At least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business is preferred. Advanced knowledge of computer software, particularly QuickBooks, Google Suite Products, and Microsoft Office, is essential.
Personal CharacteristicsYou likely embody these characteristics:

• You do what you say you will do when you say you will do it and own up to when you mess that up.
• You are responsible and self-reliant.
• You have an attitude of constant improvement.
• You approach life with optimism and see the good in situations and people.
• You are able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• In reports, you are able to define problems distinctly, collect data accurately, establish reliable facts, and draw valid conclusions
• You are hands-on and detail-oriented
• You are tech-savvy and aren’t afraid to learn a new platform.
• You naturally create systems/processes and aren’t worn out by routine.
• You are a problem solver and aren’t dependent on others to tell you how to move forward.
• You make decisions with the interest of the company, supervisor and team members in mind.
• You are self-motivated to produce agreed-upon results.
• You are not late to meetings.
• You can provide great references.

Your ScheduleThe Financial Controller is a full-time, W-2 employee of GRAVY working approximately 40 hours per week. GRAVY core hours of operation are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. All full-time employees are expected to be available during core hours for meetings and communication (phone, Slack, email). Scheduled meetings would include, but not limited to, weekly team, weekly one-on-one with SVP of Operations, and financial reviews.
Benefits

• Employees are eligible for medical benefits starting on the 1st of the month following a 30-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Bi-annual company retreats
• Quarterly reviews

Gravy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.