Finance executive job description

About Us

Mission Barns is where some of the world's smartest, most passionate people are pioneering the future of food. We are scaling up and optimizing our process to provide sustainable, safe, and humane meat products to the world.

We are a venture-backed startup with decades of experience in cell biology, tissue engineering, media development, food science, bioreactor design, and more. We're united by our collective drive to solve difficult problems, ask tough questions, and apply cutting-edge science and engineering. At Mission Barns, you'll have the freedom to dream big and do the best work of your life.
PositionFull-time, exempt San Francisco, CAFull time employees enjoy medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible holiday and vacation time, stock options, 401k, and ample opportunity for career advancement as the company grows
Responsibilities Manage financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, investor relations, cash management, banking, and modeling.Manage transactional finance activities including processing of accounts payable, accounts receivables, expense reporting and payroll processing.Assure tax compliance with accurate and timely completion of all corporate, statutory, income and indirect tax requirements.Evaluate the benefits and risks of potential business decisions. Support negotiation of company contracts, deals, and financings.Work with company leadership to build out financial infrastructure that will sustain the company's long-term needs
About You 7+ years of experience in a broad range of finance functions incl. FP&A, treasury, accounting, audit and tax Experience managing teams Can thrive in fast-paced and ambiguous environments Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively Impeccable organization, attention to detail, and communication skills Passionate about our goal of building a more sensible food system
Full Time Exempt employees enjoy 99% coverage for medical, dental and vision benefits, commuter benefits, a 401K, flexible holiday and vacation time, stock options, a dog and pig friendly office, a brand new state of the art office close to 101, I-80, walking distance to public transit (BART, MUNI, SamTrans), an unlimited supply of snacks, flavored waters, coffee, tea and ample career advancement as the company grows.

Mission Barns is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Full Time employees enjoy 99% coverage for medical, dental and vision benefits, pre-tax benefits, a 401K, stock options, a dog and pig friendly office, a brand new state of the art office close to 101, I-80, walking distance to public transit (BART, MUNI, SamTrans), an unlimited supply of snacks, flavored waters, coffee, tea and ample career advancement as the company grows.

Mission Barns is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 57,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

KONE Middle East & Africa (KMEA) is a dynamic & diverse KONE business unit with a direct presence in 12 countries and operating in more than 60 distributor markets across a vast geographical footprint.

To support our evolving & exciting strategy, we are looking for a dynamic Finance Executive who will report directly to the Cluster Finance Manager for Qatar, Tunisia, Morocco and Kazakhstan and to be based in our Nur-Sultan - Kazakhstan office. The Finance Executive performs a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities and Key Activities:
Reconcile accounts, post journal entries, calculate month end accruals, calculate depreciations and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position.Make payments to suppliers, receive post-payments from customers and reconcile cash, bank accounts and reports Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.Assist the Financial Controller or external fiscal advisor in preparing fiscal declarations (income tax, VAT) Provide technical accounting advice within area of expertise to functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.

Are you the one?
Bachelor's degree in finance or related discipline;2 - 3 years' experience in a similar role;Excellent communication and presentation skills;Strong analytical skills and influencing skills;Highly motivated, goal-oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service;Strong English & Russian Communication skills - the Finance Executive will often have to interact with various stakeholders and so the ability to communicate complex data, and to write and speak clearly, is important;Attention to detail - You need to be an individual who is precise in their work, able to spot errors, and vigilant to ensure that any problems are corrected for accurate results.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers

Our new global health security venture fund will be launched in partnership with BARDA, which is providing funding to GHIC of up to $500M over 10 years to accelerate the development and commercialization of technologies to address global public health emergencies, such as pandemics and other health security threats.

GHIC is growing its team to become the preeminent health impact platform and scaling across a number of roles to support the expansion of its investment portfolio and other programmatic activities.

For more information on GHIC, please visit www.ghicfunds.org.

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Finance to support firm, fund, and financial operations at GHIC as we expand our investment platform and launch our health security efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for building our backend infrastructure and managing fund finance and operations as we scale. This role is multi-disciplinary and requires expertise in finance, accounting, reporting, legal, compliance, and deal execution. You will interact directly with our portfolio companies and LPs, and work with the leadership team to run investment operations and support organizational growth.

This is a mission-critical role at GHIC with a path to grow and scale with the firm. We would prefer this role to be based in New York City or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Implement scalable back-office systems for finance, accounting, reporting, and compliance
• Manage fund financial operations matters, including valuations, capital calls, and tax and audit processes
• Oversee internal firm financial operations, including budgets, P&L, and expense management
• Manage financial reporting, including the creation of fund, portfolio, and investor dashboards and regular reports for multiple stakeholders
• Manage GHIC's financial planning including reserves, forecasts, and cash management
• Assist in processing and closing new and follow on investment transactions
• Develop portfolio and fund return models
• Ensure the firm is in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and government filings (e.g., Form 990, State filings); and lead efforts to become an SEC-registered advisor
• Help to manage legal processes for fundraising, including final execution of all LP and fund documents
• Oversee and support GHIC's annual external audit process

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA or CFA preferred
• 5+ years experience in finance and operations at a VC, PE, hedge fund, or similar firm
• Demonstrated expertise in accounting, financial planning, reporting, and management
• Private company valuation experience (e.g. Topic 820) preferred
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with non-profit accounting and compliance matters is a plus
• Passion for global health and driven to grow as part of a small team