About Us
At Blank Street, we believe that rituals matter, and that great rituals make your life better. With coffee shops across the US and UK, we are working to transform the high street grab-and-go coffee transaction into an experience that is higher in quality, hospitality, and joy.
What’s Brewing?
We are looking for a business leader to lead Blank Street’s US Finance function. As our Senior Finance Manager, your core objective will be to help build a world-class financial planning and analysis function that provides support & fuel to the company's growth initiatives. You will start off as an Independent Contributor for 5-6 months with support from outsourced AP and Payroll teams as well as from the internal Finance team members to get familiar with our business and procedures (operational accounting, month-end close, inventory management, AP/AR, treasury, tax, payroll etc.)
The Senior Finance Manager will also build out the Strategic Finance arm of the US Finance function and lead the financial modeling and analysis of growth initiatives, Blank Street’s 5-year growth plan and 3-year budget for the US market. As we grow the brand further, you will be responsible for evaluating if we need additional team members who would be reporting into you.
This role is an in-person position at our New York Office. The US Senior Finance Manager will report into the Global Head of Finance and have a dotted line to the US Managing Director.
Our Values
- Magic is in the Details: We value attention to detail in everything we do. We're always thinking about the small things that make a moment meaningful.
- Move as One: We value people who strive to be the best team player, not individual stars.
- “My Home is your Home” Hospitality: We look for individuals who treat others the same way they'd treat a guest in their home. We care about presentation, hospitality, and having fun even when things are stressful.
What You'll Own:
- Lead the US Finance function with responsibilities for the general ledger, AR/AP, and all reporting systems while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal management reporting requirements
- Manage monthly financial close in a timely and accurate manner, including preparation of reconciliations of all revenue and expense accounts, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, journal entries, review of inventory, and variance analysis
- Work with Accountants on the Finance team to evaluate, develop, and implement accounting policies and controls, including documentation and technical memos
- Work closely with Facility Operations teams for routine 4-wall location reporting & analysis, including budget vs actual reporting, while ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Manage revenue recognition and master the order to cash/delivery process
- Manage annual audit and tax filings with external firms
- Manage equipment leases and accounting for operating and capital leases
- Partner with department leaders to understand key issues and business drivers and run point on financial models and forecasts, and increase efficiency of periodic reporting
- Build, forecast against and maintain annual budgets
Who You Are:
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in corporate finance; accounting, CFA or CPA is a plus but not required
- Knowledge of and experience with ERP systems and implementations: Netsuite, Coupa, Hyperion, SAP would be a plus
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint: modeling, pivot tables, indexmatch, vlookup, VBA (thinkcell knowledge would be a plus)
- Advanced knowledge of Notion would be a plus
- You can learn extremely fast
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Extreme attention to detail
- Bachelors and/or Masters in Accounting/Finance/Economics
Benefits:
- $130,000 - $150,000 annual base salary
- Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Blank Street covers the full premium for low and mid-tier employee-only plans.
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off + company holidays
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Equity
- Learning and development opportunities. We’re growing and we’d like for you to be a part of the journey.
- A whole lot of Blank Street swag & coffee
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Last updated on Jul 23, 2024