VP Finance

About the job:
Full-time
HappyCo is a company where people can grow their careers and work with like minded people, with no egos or politics. HappyCo is values driven and offers a flexible, supportive culture. Join HappyCo and Make Work Happy!

 

We’re looking for an experienced VP Finance to join our team, located in the western United States.

 

The Position:

The VP Finance will be responsible for the financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting as well as development of internal controls and procedures at HappyCo. The person filling this role will serve as the Company expert on all US finance and accounting matters. The VP Finance will provide support to the CFO in liaising with internal and external parties in US time zones.

 

Working Relationships

Positions directly supervised (people reporting to you):

The Finance Team – Finance Manager (incl. FP&A), Finance Operations Analyst, Billing Coordinator

 

Internal/ External Relationships:

Internal – All departments and principally the People Team, Sales & Marketing, and Leadership team 

External – bank, auditors, tax accountants, lawyers, investors

 

Responsibilities/Job Duties

Financial Reporting
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL Accounting including Revenue Recognition
Lead and improve preparation and publishing of timely monthly, quarterly, half year and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with relevant US statutes
Coordinate activities of external auditors (as necessary)
Manage and Improve the financial close processes 
Oversee the annual budget
Work closely with departments to produce monthly/ quarterly forecasts
Internal Controls
Complete the annual company financial audit
Evaluate and maintain accounting and internal control systems
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Salaries, Commissions, 401k other staff costs
Responsible for managing payroll administrator function ensuring valid and accurate payment and recording of US and Canadian semi-monthly salary payments
Responsible for reviewing commissions calculation

 

(Australian payroll oversight from FP&A based in Australia)
Taxes – To ensure compliance with US and Canadian tax obligations
Management of the analysis and and preparation of local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Responsible for State registrations (Secretary of State and Revenue Office) as required

 

(Australian Tax Compliance is the responsibility of the FP&A based in Australia)
People
Hiring, training, mentoring, managing, and retaining team of accounting professionals
Provide coverage in times of leave absence 
Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
Other
Provide support to N. America employees and external 3rd parties where required 
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed, and play a lead role in accounting systems architecture transformation projects
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis in accounting or finance
CPA required
At least 10-15 years work experience in accounting/finance; 3-5+ as a VP Finance or Corporate Controller
Exemplary history of financial project management and strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
Experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. Must have ability to roll up sleeves, pivot quickly, and communicate timely changes
Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop rapport and engender trust with internal and external stakeholders
Unquestionable integrity and discretion
NetSuite ERP
High attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience in a public company setting
Advanced Excel skills
Experience working with remote/ geographically dispersed teams
Working with international subsidiaries (multi-currency)
What we think you need to be successful
Being able to problem solve; improving / fixing any issues
Ability to improve and simplify existing systems and processes. The company implemented NetSuite (GL), Ordway (new billing application) and  has been re-integrating the FP&A tools. There is a large opportunity to better  leverage these new systems.
Main technologies used:
NetSuite (GL)
Brex (Procurement)
Cube and Mosaic (FP&A)
Ordway (Billing)
Justworks, Xero, Wage Point, Deel (Payroll)
Week by Week

During your first 2-4 weeks you will:

Get to know our leadership, culture, and values

Complete our HappyCo orientation and onboarding program

Onboard with the Finance Team

Familiarize yourself with our systems and tools and where to find the information necessary for the role

Read our favorite industry primers

Attend your first Company Wide Meeting (monthly)

 

During your first 1-6 months you will:

Get acquainted with reporting across the business (monthly, quarterly and annual reports)

Get acquainted with the different departments and their drivers

Start preparing for the audit

Support the CFO with investor liaison during US time zones

 

What you could expect day-to-day

Opportunities to streamline and improve processes

Initially, the role will involve learning the ropes, then being able to apply experience to the existing financial processes and structures

 

 

 

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About HappyCo 

Founded in 2011, HappyCo (happy.co) builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property data. Our flagship product suite ‘Happy Property’ has 3.5M units on its platform and has captured more than 400 million photos. 

 

We’re everyday people with a shared purpose — improving the lives of others. Our team is made up of thinkers, talkers, planners, makers, builders and everything in between. Together, we’re turning our passions into happier communities!  

 

When customers use our software, their communities get stronger. Our tools empower everyone in multifamily property management to improve their operations and maximize returns, which means they’re building better experiences for their residents. Learn more about our Product Vision here!

 

Our HappyCo Culture

HappyCo strives to build better communities. So naturally, we are dedicated to making our own community an enjoyable place that allows us do our best work. We’re devoted to building an inclusive, supportive culture that empowers each HappyCo’er to succeed and grow. To learn more about our culture, check out our Glassdoor page and our careers page! 

 

We Offer:

– Work from anywhere supported by a flexible company culture

– Opportunity to work for one of the fastest growing technology companies in the PropTech industry

– Generous paid parental leave

– Competitive and equitable pay, including stock options

– Company retreats

– Access to employee assistance programs to support both physical and mental wellness

– Monthly stipends to support Wellness and Home Office expenses