Nikola Labs Looking for CFO – Fast Growing Startup at Grove City, Ohio Full Time

Nikola Labs

Chief Financial Officer/$0K-$0K/Columbus, OH

Must Haves:

Prior experience as a CFO for an early-stage SaaS company, or equivalent experience is preferred. Extensive experience in a leadership role with a proven ability to manage large-scale initiatives and oversee the long-term goals of the company. Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required. Advanced Excel proficiency. 10+ years of practical experience of using Excel for building and maintaining financial models Experience partnering with an executive team. Track record of developing and putting in place strategies to deal with financial challenges. Experience setting up a robust financial system that will support rapid scale in all areas of the operation while strengthening the business foundation. A natural curiosity and a †big picture†mentality, someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done, on time. Demonstrable †start-up†mentality, with the ability to adapt to change quickly, and results-oriented with a bias for action. Always behaves ethically, acts fairly, makes others better and embraces a culture of accountability. Innovative, dissatisfied with the status quo, someone who is authentic with a †winner†mindset Excellent analytical and organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills. Must enjoy a challenge, have a desire to learn, be passionate about the work and have a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Legally authorized to work in the USA, without sponsorship

Education: Bachelors Degree

Why Us:

We are offering competitive w2 compensation, health benefits, stock options, flexible with paid time off, and have a fun team loaded with talent. We are in the steep phase of the growth curve and our current team members will quickly become our future leaders. Being a small, nimble organization, you will be expected to operate with general autonomy and decision-making abilities in your area. We do not micromanage, we hire great people and let them do great work. At Nikola, we love what we do and love how we help our customers save money and increase uptime!Â

Job Description:

The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities and finances of the corporation, create forecasts outlining key business assumptions predicting future growth, drive measurable value and establish core financial processes and reporting requirements. This role will work as the leader for all finance, accounting, legal and HR functions at Nikola Labs. Â The CFO acts as a strategic and trusted advisor for the CEO and the C-suite team managing organizational metrics and holding the management team accountable with facts.Â

• The Nikola Labs CFO is expected to deliver immediate value and contribute to the long-term objectives of the corporation – while finding the right mix of business flexibility to bridge the two.
• The ideal candidate brings a dynamic and immense level of leadership to the table and can act as a data-driven link between financial and strategic objectives.
• The CFO will be expected to bring best practices for managing the company finances and coming up with strategic plans to support the growth aspirations and overall financial health of the company.
• The CFO is expected to provide operational guidance, ensure effective compliance, ensure accounting, and treasury policies are in places and working, and provide the financial clarity to evaluate future business decisions.
• The ideal CFO candidate should have a solid track record of working in high-growth startup or similar organizations, demonstrate strong evidence of working in a financial leadership role, having successfully led teams while rolling up their sleeves to get things done.
• The CFO will have the experience to look across multiple horizons and create a well-integrated roadmap for financial processes and controls bridging what we have today and what we will need in the medium and long term.Â

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS Â

• Assist in formulating the company†s future direction by providing input on the company†s business plan, financial and tax strategies, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage the accounting, human resources, legal, tax, and treasury functions and support investor relations.
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts and manage day-to-day cash flows; arrange for debt, equipment leasing and equity financing; invest funds
• Oversee the company†s transaction processing systems, procedures, and policies
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Work closely with the Nikola PEO partner, oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
• Oversee capital allocations and work with the CEO on all capital requirements and raises necessary for business growth and expansion
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company†s risk profile
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry; ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the financial operations of any subsidiary companies and foreign operations
• Manage any third parties to which accounting, or finance functions have been outsourced, including independent audit requirements.
• Build out the foundational enterprise resource planning (ERP) system necessary to scale and sustain the business in the future.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management and leadership team
• Works with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Supervise all investor due diligence efforts
• Develop and report out performance measures and relevant KPIs that support the company†s strategic direction and plan. Provide
• CEO with these performance measures and financial results for the board of directors, and report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors

About Us:

Nikola Labs is a rapidly growing startup that is driving manufacturing uptime by preventing machine failure before it happens. Powered by proprietary tech, machine learning, and an amazing team, our AssetWatchâ ¢ proactive maintenance platform is saving our global manufacturing customers millions of dollars annually.

Posted: 18 days

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Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability