About us:
Have you always wanted to put your passion for education to use on the job? Would you like to work with an incredible team making an impact on learning around the world? If you answered yes, we can't wait to meet you!Edpuzzle is a leading edtech company with offices in San Francisco and Barcelona and nearly 10 years of history helping teachers find and create exciting, interactive video lessons. Over 80% of U.S. schools and millions of teachers and students in 190+ countries around the world are already using Edpuzzle to make education more equitable and engaging.
About the role:
We’re looking for our next Finance Manager or Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance team in the APAC region. You will be a goal-oriented, highly accurate team player and will help Edpuzzle continue to build a high-performing Finance organization. To succeed, you will need to be a master of organization with strong attention to detail and achieve a month-end close deadline. The drive to exceed performance expectations will contribute to efficiency and reduction of the month-end close cycle.
Wondering what it’s like to work at Edpuzzle?
Picture a place where you can connect with your teammates, whenever you need support. A place where one day you're helping shape one of the biggest edtech platforms in the world, and the next day you're doing a teambuilding activity with your coworkers. A place where everyone has been selected because they're the best at what they do, and where your manager and team trust your decisions fully. A place where you're encouraged to learn and grow because education is the cornerstone of everything we do. Check out the job details below to see if Edpuzzle could be the right fit for you!
About the job:Responsible for FP&A activities including budgeting, planning, and forecasting, as well as reporting/analyzing key business metricsMonitor and approve purchase requisitions to ensure the financial results will come within the budgetPrepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews for the leadership teams pinpointing key insights, shortfalls, and opportunitiesPartner closely with Recruiting, HR, and Business leaders to manage headcount and plan hires that fit within the financial plansIdentify and monitor key sales metrics such as ARR, New Bookings, Renewals, Upsells, churn, etcPrepare and analyze full-funnel metrics by region and segmentImprove planning processes and systems and financial reporting structure and processes to enhance management visibility and decision-makingAd hoc projects and analysis to provide financial visibility and unlock opportunities, improve conversions, and improve Returns on InvestmentsHelp create and maintain dashboards (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce and Tableau) to provide valuable insights to senior leadershipEnsure timely and accurate financial statement preparations in accordance with US GAAPPrepare journal entries in the following (but not limited to) areas: revenue, accrued expenses and payrollFixed asset and depreciationInternally developed softwareApprove journal entries that are prepared by other accountantsPerform or review and approve revenue recognition analysis that is prepared by other accountantsPrepare or review and approve balance sheet reconciliation that is prepared by other accountantsReview and approve Purchase Requisitions that are submitted by Accounts Payable AccountantsParticipate and lead new system implementation(s)Assist in tax preparation and filing
Additional responsibilities as a Finance Manager:Manage timely month-end closeEducate and provide training to other members of the accounting team on technical accounting mattersDevelop and implement accounting and finance policies and proceduresProactively identify, independently research, and document complex technical accounting mattersPartner cross-functionally to design, implement, and document processes and internal controlsEstablish a solid control environment that will support our progression from private to publicPrepare clear, concise, and timely technical accounting white paper memos on complex, non-routine transactionsPartner with the broader Accounting team to implement efficient, scalable, US GAAP-compliant accounting processesAssist in the Company’s SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) compliance efforts as they relate to technical accounting and accounting policiesAutomate the accounting system and other tools where possibleLiaise with external auditors and other external consultants to drive timely accounting conclusions and disclosuresAbout you:A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in GL accounting and FP&A is required. US company experience is preferredBachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance, or related field. CPA or MBA is requiredWorking knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and accounting policiesExperience with a high-growth enterprise business. B2B SaaS is preferred5-8 years of progressive and relevant experience in areas such as FP&A, corporate finance, and investment bankingThoughtful financial modeling capabilities focused on enterprise subscription businessesStrong systems aptitude and expert-level proficiency in Excel and Google SheetsExperience in BI toolsExcellent problem-solving diagnosis and analytical skillsUnderstanding of GAAP revenue recognition standards and accruals.Experience in supporting finance executives such as controllers, VPs of Finance, Heads of Finance, or CFOs is requiredHighly organized and strong attention to detailExcellent communication skills: the ability to explain complex accounting matters to a non-finance audienceAbility to follow accounting standards, company policies, and proceduresAbility to manage multiple tasks, balance workload independently, and meet deadlinesMust be a dependable team player with a positive attitudeEnglish proficiency is requiredBonus skills:Prior experience with QuickBooks accounting system, NetSuite and salesforce.comExperience in SaaS or edtech companyExperience working with remote teams… or another amazing skill you bring to the table that we haven’t thought of yet!What’s it like to work remotely?Work from the comfort of your own homeMeet with your manager and team via video calls on Google Meet or Slack Connect with coworkers via Slack (with channels for work and for fun!) To enjoy our remote work policy, you’ll need high-speed internet accessWhat we offer:Competitive salary and a yearly salary review based on performancePrivate health insurance policy24 paid holidays plus December 24th and 31stIncredible opportunity to grow, learn, and build lifetime bonds with other passionate peopleEdpuzzle is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Edpuzzle makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
References from previous employers will be requested from candidates during the selection process. If you'd like to be considered for this position, please apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!