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Head of Finance - Sports Start-Up

Volo

Head of Finance - Sports Start-Up

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    SUMMARY

    This is an opportunity to join the senior executive team of a profitable high-growth company in a fun and high-impact industry. To support Volo’s ambitious expansion plans we are looking for a senior finance executive who can both build and lead our finance function and work closely with the CEO and President on business development and capital raising.

    Strategic/Financial Planning and Business Development

    • Oversee the financial and strategic planning of the company including forecasting and budgeting. Develop plans for financial growth
    • Business model development & forecasting
    • Provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs. Prepare the company to pursue equity or debt funding
    • Evaluate, structure, execute and finance acquisitions and strategic partnerships
    • Define and implement key performance indicators and strategic objectives; facilitate measurement of those objectives, reporting results to the executive team
    • Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking.
    • Coordinate with external financial entities on behalf of the company

    Financial Reporting & Analysis

    • Analyze finances with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management and the Board of Directors
    • Oversee preparation of detailed reports on the company’s financial performance - including revenue, AP & AR, and other monthly report
    • Evaluate and manage risk
    • Oversee audit processes

    Oversee Financial Operations and Compliance

    • Lead all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting.
    • Hire, develop, retain and lead top talent
    • Monitor internal controls
    • Manage stripe payment processing system
    • Managing all tax planning and tax compliance
    • Managing relationships with insurance providers and ensuring compliance.
    • Maintain compliance with City / State / Federal legal & business registrations
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Strong academic track record with degree in business, accounting, or economics; Master’s in business administration preferred
    • 10-15 years business experience with a broad range of financial functions including in-house financial management and planning, external audit, financial transactions, and capital raising.
    • Proven track record of hiring and developing top talent.
    • Must have strong financial modeling skills, communication skills, and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, board of directors, and external capital sources

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.

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