Who We Are
OpenTeams is the services marketplace where open source software users can find, vet, and contract with service providers. At OpenTeams we believe in a culture of do-ers, learners, and collaborators. We are looking for people who are motivated, humble, curious, and respectful of others. In order to meet the demands of our high growth business, we are looking for talented individuals to provide insights, solutions, and strategy to our internal leadership team and client partners.
OpenTeams is looking for a talented, transformational Vice-President of Finance who will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation and a group of related business entities. The VP of Finance will report to the company President and will be a key member of the senior leadership team who must be willing to challenge the status quo while championing the strategic direction of the company. S/he will provide leadership for development, implementation, & evaluation of policies and procedures, strategies and performance of the financial functions. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervision of payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit, tax and general accounting functions.
- Leads the accounting/finance team, setting clear goals and expectations to achieve optimal performance.
Essential Functions:
- Acts as a key finance/accounting leader and member of the Senior Leadership team with a strategic mindset that anticipates and plans for the future.
- Works with other business leaders to monitor organizational performance and make recommendations.
- Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Develops a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
- Responsible for the financial management of both long and short-range planning while building scalable systems and processes.
- Ensures appropriate maintaining of internal controls, ensuring successful audit outcomes.
- Understands in-depth the market opportunity, strategy and business model of the company while providing a unique perspective across all departments.
- Provides and executes on data, information and insights.
- Oversees and monitors ownership investments and entitles.
- Works with banking partners to raise additional capital required for expansion.
- Monitors and supervises tax strategy and planning
Education and Experience:
- Well-qualified executive with 8-10 years of experience serving as a strategic finance and accounting leader (preferably as a multi-entity VP).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
- Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal relationship and communication skills, as well as a desire to collaborate, build rapport, add value and effectively problem-solve with both direct reports and external stakeholders.
- Possesses personal qualities of integrity, humility, credibility, and a commitment to the overall corporate mission.
- Strategic minded combined with analytically proficient, with ability to understand all aspects of the business and drive strategy.
- Proven business acumen and clear comprehension of the legal, regulatory and financial elements of the business. Extensive knowledge of industry practices, trends and issues.
- Agile and decisive; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while also leading to clarity and solutions; adapts quickly and effectively to change.
- Well-versed in presentations, accustomed to addressing large groups, vendors, partners, and shareholders.
- Ability to influence and persuade through advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Pleasant demeanor and customer service focus
- Innate attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Outgoing, high energy personality
Why You Should Join
You'll become an important part of a collaborative, remote-first team. We are a passionate and ambitious team, with a proven record of success building multiple companies. We strive to provide a working environment that gives you room to learn and grow. OpenTeams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for recruitment, interviews, employment, training, compensation, promotion, and related activities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any and all other protected classes and in accordance with all applicable laws.
