We are seeking a VP/Director of Finance & Accounting or Chief Financial Officer (title and compensation will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate).
Employment type: Full-time, salaried, exempt-level employeeReports to: CEOSalary Range: Overall compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, potential for contribution, and scope of role.Location: College Station, Texas. Relocation assistance offered. Expected in-office at least 3 days per week.
WHO WE ARE
Frogslayer, a custom software development firm, partners with mid-market leaders to quickly rescue, takeover, and accelerate their stalled or unrealized software projects. We bring together strategy, design, and engineering to rapidly design, build, and scale software solutions critical to our clients' success. To deliver the very best for our clients, we start with our people. Since every role at Frogslayer is significant to the success of our clients, you will be given great responsibility and have the authority you need to deliver results.Frogslayer is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We offer a generous benefits package, including company contribution to medical benefits for employees and their families. In addition, we offer a fun, flexible work environment, company-sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs.We are looking for a superb, highly motivated person to direct our finance and accounting function in College Station, TX. This position has an expectation of at least three days per week in office. Initially, you will be the sole member of the finance and accounting group, but will have the leaders of the HR, IT, and office functions as direct reports. As Frogslayer grows, you will be responsible for building teams within the finance and accounting functions. We need an experienced professional who is strong in financial planning and analysis, project accounting, and partnering with the business’ non-financial department leaders. This person will be a valued member of our management team, providing data and analysis to support critical decision-making in real time.
This is a great opportunity for a proactive, hands-on individual with a successful record of creative problem-solving and strengthening financial infrastructure for mission-driven organizations.
What You’ll Do (Maintain / Iterate):
- Manage all accounting and financial reporting systems in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Execute month-end and year-end financial close (and related reporting).
- Perform daily accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable, revenue recognition, accounts payable, purchasing/expenses, reimbursements, payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and federal tax compliance and preparation.
- Partner with Client Services team for client invoicing and project-level accounting.
- Partner with CEO and others on annual, quarterly, and monthly budgeting and reporting.
- Analyze and provide insight on monthly, quarterly, and annual variances within the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flow.
- Coordinate annual financial audit activity.
- Enhance, document, and maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, program/department budgets, and actual expenditures.
- Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage the leaders of the HR, IT, and office functions (support their efforts, hold them accountable to function-specific goals, etc.).
What You’ll Do (Build-Out / Own):
- Expand upon the company’s P&L by project and by person reporting to provide detailed weekly insights on performance.
- Identify, shape, and track critical KPIs.
- Draft and consistently circulate reporting tailored to the needs of key stakeholders (management team, board, banks, etc.).
- Create and manage dynamic forecasting / modeling tools to inform strategic decision-making (prioritization of growth expenditures, headcount optimization, client pricing strategies, margin targets, use of cash on hand vs. debt, working capital management, etc.).
- Explore how financial software/AI subscription products could be incorporated into the company’s processes.
- As the company grows, hire direct reports to streamline processes and add value to the finance/accounting organization.
Who You Are:
- Mission focused. You are excited to use your finance and accounting acumen to contribute to Frogslayer's growth.
- A critical thinker. You love solving problems and leaning into a challenge. You're great at gathering and analyzing information and developing creative (yet practical) solutions for moving forward.
- Detail oriented and organized. You coordinate and execute all tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- An excellent communicator. You communicate complex information in a compelling manner to a variety of audiences.
- Results driven. You have a strong bottom-line orientation. You are great at setting and attaining performance goals.
- Adept at change management. You're flexible, yet purposeful. In times of change, you provide support and coaching to maximize adoption and minimize disruption.
- Technologically Savvy. You're proficient in the use of computer software including QuickBooks accounting software and large enterprise accounting systems, Google Suite, and other tools.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related business field required, CPA a plus.
- 5-8 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with an increasing amount of responsibility.
- Flexibility and ability to lead and adapt to change with ease.
- Ability to work effectively as a team of one, as well as on a larger team.
- Outstanding prioritization and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment.
Frogslayer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Apply for this job
