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Esper

Finance Director

Esper, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301

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Esper was founded in 2018 with the mission to empower dynamic and responsive policymaking in Government. Esper’s goal is to align existing data, stakeholders and public policy goals to streamline the policymaking process at all levels of Government. We imagine a world where policymaking is driven by data and insights from all stakeholders and we are transforming traditional bureaucracy into a dynamic and flexible system that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Esper is looking for an experienced

Finance Director

to help drive this mission forward, based in either Austin TX, or Denver/Boulder CO.

Job Description You'll be responsible for spearheading financial operations while collaborating with the Director of Operations and CEO, and set high standards for operational ownership, efficiency, follow-through, and incorporate feedback and input from the wider team.

This role will have a major impact on organization health and growth so your vision for financial operations is crucial. You'll report to the CEO to review and assess current financial operations, conduct in-depth financial analysis and work with all business units to create a financial roadmap for future growth. You will oversee outsourced teams responsible for accounting, state incorporation and tax filings, and build an internal team when appropriate with Company growth.

You care deeply about improving efficiency and impact but always keep your mind open to new approaches to problem solving.

What you'll do

Lead Financial analysis, planning and operations

Manage budgeting, forecasting and long‑term Financial planning process

Generate and manage reporting and analysis to assist in company decision making and reporting metrics to the board

Manage Financial vendors including banks, credit cards, software and tooling

Manage outsourced teams including ongoing CPA support, annual tax accountants, state filings and registered agents

Ensure compliance with financial processes, systems and policies

Provide oversight on tax, internal controls and audit‑related matters

Assist in reviewing new and existing customer contract pricing and payment terms

Spearhead all invoicing, AP and AR processes

Operationalize spending at Esper in a conscious way

Oversee business inventory and assets

What we're looking for

At least six years of experience working in Financial analysis and management, preferably in an environment dealing with technology and/or SaaS products

Knowledge of Financial compliance measures

Experience overseeing accounting, tax filing and state incorporation functionality

Experience with a variety of organizational and financial tools including (or similar to): Gsuite, Quickbooks, bill.com, Excel, Rippling etc

Exceptional organizational skills, resourceful, reliable, and detail‑oriented

Ability to work independently and autonomously within a distributed team while soliciting feedback when necessary

Ability to think strategically around trade‑offs and short term vs. long term benefits

Exceptional analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, curious, and positive mindset

Bonus experience

Working with distributed teams

Experience and knowledge of Government procurement and billing procedures a bonus

Experience in a high‑growth startup environment

$160,000 - $180,000 a year

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