loot-labs - Head of Finance
Requirements
• The Realist: You aren't afraid to push back on leadership or the CEO when a goal is unattainable based on the current spend. You prioritize accuracy over optimism. • The Pragmatist: You’re not marred by strict rulebooks. You understand where precision matters and where “good enough” serves the business better. You start from what’s possible and find the path to “yes,” rather than defaulting to “no.” • Systems Thinker: You look at opaque issues and don't just fix the number; you fix the process that caused the error. • Strategic Operator: You’re equally comfortable closing the books and sitting in a • leadership meeting explaining what the numbers mean and what to do about them. • Startup Experienced: You’ve ideally been a part of a scaling startup in the past and understand how to navigate the complexities of scaling at each stage. • 5–10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or operational finance roles • Expert-level proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and modern ERP/Accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Sage). • Proven track record of managing inventory-heavy financial cycles. • Strong accounting background – CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation. • Experience implementing finance systems or ERP tooling. • Experience in collectibles, e-commerce, virtual-goods, or other inventory-heavy / physical-goods businesses • Experience supporting fundraising, board reporting, or investor diligence.
Responsibilities
• Financial Modeling & Strategy: • Build and maintain complex financial models to forecast growth, hiring needs, and "what-if" scenarios. • Support annual planning, budgeting, and headcount forecasting. • Develop cash flow forecasting and contingency planning models. • Help leadership understand financial tradeoffs, risks, and growth assumptions. • Maintain investor-grade financial materials (models, cap table, reporting) so the business stays board- and diligence-ready at all times. • Inventory & Cost Control: • Own the reconciliation process between operations and accounting; ensure timely, accurate reconciliation across inventory, revenue, expenses, and cash flow. • Ensure inventory movements, COGS, and margin reporting are accurate and transparent • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and process risks before they become larger issues. • Improve visibility into company profitability, margins, and unit economics. • Establish and maintain financial controls and audit-ready processes. • Cross-Functional Partnership • Act as a financial partner to department leaders across the business; help teams understand budgets, spend, and performance against goals • Bring structure and accountability to financial decision-making without slowing teams down • Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for leadership • Contingency Planning: Develop "Plan B" and "Plan C" financial frameworks to ensure the company remains resilient regardless of market shifts. • The "Source of Truth": Audit our current "money in/money out" processes to centralize all reporting into one professional standard. • Compliance & Month-End: Manage the full cycle of month-end closing, ensuring all financial statements are GAAP compliant and board-ready.
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