Ascendant Hiring for Operations and Finance Manager Job at Providence, UT Full Time

About us:

Ascendant (ascendantbrands.com) is a team of professionals with expertise in managing every aspect of a consumer product business. We acquire segment-leading brands with strong intellectual property assets and reposition them for growth in both direct-to-consumer (Amazon, Shopify) and retail channels.

As early-stage business builders, Ascendant’s staff wear many hats. This is particularly the case with the Operations and Finance Manager position we’re creating. Our new contributor’s responsibilities will span acting as our facilities manager, serving as a go-to quant for strategic planning, co-managing HR operations, looking after compliance and risk matters, and, in particular, performing much of the work of our finance team in collaboration with our accounting firm. If you aspire to play the COO role in a large organization, directing multiple business functions, this position is your launch pad. You need not come with experience in managing particular functions, just some technical know-how in accounting and analysis and the passion to be an excellent contributor.

What we’re looking for:

• Early-career professional with demonstrated capabilities in playing the staff accountant role and performing analysis.
• Passion for data gathering and a belief in the power of spreadsheets in making better decisions.
• Reliable and resourceful problem-solver who anticipates a business’ challenges and works diligently to help address them.
• Effective collaborator, but also the ability to make progress autonomously.
• Aptitude for simultaneously tracking and managing multiple projects and navigating around barriers.
• Commitment to implementing technology tools to progressively automate business processes.

What we expect:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• College-level coursework completed in accounting and/or equivalent experience in bookkeeping; an accounting / finance degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or equivalent and in using intermediate to advanced spreadsheet features.

Compensation:

• $45,000 – 63,000 budgeted compensation range, depending on experience.
• 10 days paid vacation + 10 paid company days off + 8 paid holidays per year.
• Company-funded health insurance plan; available dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Other benefits / rewards: ascendantbrands.com/rewards
• A collegial work environment with a variety of leaders and peers to learn from.

Location: Ascendant’s staff are based around the U.S. and at our offices in Providence, Utah (moving to south Logan in fall 2022). The contributor in this position will be based at our offices and may qualify to work remotely part-time.

Inclusivity: Ascendant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.