Senior Financial Analyst/Finance Manager

Job title: Senior Financial Analyst/Finance Manager

Job description: We’re on a quest to find a Senior Financial Analyst/Finance Manager to manage the accounting and financial reporting for a growing team at Open Ocean Robotics.

Are you a CPA or equivalent with at least 5 years of FP&A experience and expert level of Excel modeling skills? Do you have a deep working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting and have the aspiration to grow into the Director of Finance role as the team expands? Are you motivated by a passion for learning and a deep care for the ocean, the climate, and the planet’s wellbeing?

We would love to hear from you.

About Open Ocean Robotics

If you dream of exploring remote worlds using advanced robotic technologies, we’ll take you there.

Operating on oceans around the world from Victoria BC, Open Ocean Robotics is a rapidly growing startup transforming how we understand our oceans through better data. We are leaders in solar-powered autonomous boats, also called uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), that voyage inhospitable ocean environments for multi-month missions. Combined with advanced sensors and data analytics, and producing no greenhouse gases or risk of oil spills, we offer a safer, more effective and affordable way of gaining ocean insights. We are transforming how we study, protect and utilize our oceans, and helping to build an ocean IoT.

We’re driven by a pioneering spirit to push boundaries and make the seemingly impossible possible. Together, we can achieve that goal, growing our team of highly skilled people and offering you the opportunity to tackle big challenges with solutions that make a difference.

Core Responsibilities

• Be the accountable person for the finance function under the guidance of an external fractional CFO and liaise with external bookkeeper and tax accountant.
• Develop the project accounting process and track project costs
• Lead the development of actionable management reporting, financial modelling, dashboards, KPIs and overseeing financial performance
• Lead all monthly financial reporting to business units including actual to budget results and the creation of rolling forecasts
• Support the development and preparation of financial models for government funding opportunities, complex business cases and decision support
• Drive the continued improvement of our Finance function
• Assist with design and maintenance of the accounting, budgeting, and reporting systems, including identifying tools and initiatives to improve our FP&A data and processes
• Assist in the preparation of investor presentation and materials
• Other projects and activities as assigned

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field
• CPA designation or equivalent
• At least 5+ years experience in FP&A and financial reporting
• At least 8+ years experience in progressive accounting and finance related roles

Key competencies

• Proven experience as a senior FP&A analyst/New Finance Manager
• Expert-level Excel Modelling Skills
• Quickbooks online experience preferred
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated self-learner
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and thrive in a changing, growing environment

Conditions:

This is a full-time permanent position based in Victoria, BC available for immediate start. However all strong candidates will be considered.

Benefits

Open Ocean Robotics provides competitive compensation, stock options and benefits. The benefits plan includes extended healthcare coverage, prescription drug plan, dental benefits and life insurance. The stock option plan makes you an owner in Open Ocean Robotics, benefiting from the growth that you will help drive.

Application process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest and time. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.

Our team is purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

COVID considerations:

As we continue to strengthen our team, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure our hiring practices are safe. This includes video interviews and condensed onsite interviews.

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