Union Square Media Hiring for Director of Accounting Job at Remote Full Time

Global Agora has an immediate opening for a Director of Finance. The Director will oversee Global Agora’s growing business operations in the finance department and across numerous revenue streams. This person will be responsible for organizational and financial planning as we scale the business. At Global Agora, we moved quickly and swiftly – the successful candidate will be an analytical and results-driven individual with strong quantitative skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing team of financial analysts; provide guidance, mentorship and career development
• Provide comprehensive and timely financial reporting and discussion materials for management and other stakeholders
• Lead organization-wide efforts around goal setting and budgeting, including our annual strategic planning and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Oversees and directs the timely preparation and issuance of each of the corporation’s audited annual report.
• Manages bi-weekly payroll and works closely with the Human Resources Department.
• Oversee daily timely recordings of receipts and disbursements.
• Responsible for ensuring data reporting is timely and accurate.
• Reconcile related party balances and transactions monthly.
• Responsible for month-end accruals.
• Prepare the month-end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation.
• Process miscellaneous receivables and cash receipts including credit card payments.
• Manage the day to day AP operations including but not limited to: uploading and coding invoices, obtaining necessary approvals for invoices outstanding, processing employee expense reports, maintaining vendor contracts, and creating payment runs

Requirements

• Prior success as operationally-oriented Director of Finance.
• An undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is required.
• Experience in partnering with an executive team.
• Experience with high-volume, multi-service, project-based businesses.
• Solid understanding of accounting life-cycle and all that it entails for startups, growing businesses, and public companies to succeed.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent skills in accuracy, organization, and comfort working in a high-volume/fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change, effectively manage multiple tasks/projects, and provide timely feedback and visibility while keeping management aware of key issues
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Global Agora

Founded in 2008, Global Agora is a venture capital firm which launches its own disruptive companies and invests in seed-stage, high-growth potential startups. With offices in Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City, the firm is operated by Nick Matzorkis and Joshua Keller. The two first met in-person on The Tyra Banks Show after their Internet band, The ClipBandits, became a viral phenomenon and gained national attention. Their serendipitous meeting led to Matzorkis and Keller’s lasting partnership. Experts in digital marketing and Internet search platforms, they build companies that transform people’s lives. Digital media companies Union Square Media and Maximus Live have revolutionized native advertising. Matzorkis created SUP ATX, the leading manufacturer and distributor of paddle boards worldwide. Additionally, Global Agora’s portfolio includes OTTO Insurance, a leading auto insurance aggregator and Tequila 512, the award-winning “Best in Show” & “Double Gold” tequila based out of Austin, TX.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $100,816.00 – $206,956.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote