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Head of Finance & Operations

We are looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to drive the company forward and help us build and launch our new action-packed combat-focused MMO developed in Unreal Engine and Core. Our headquarters are located in San Mateo, CA and this role will require ~20% time on-site.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial model and prepare comprehensive financial reports and board materials for senior management and the board.
• Collaborate with executive team and provide strategic financial analysis to drive business decisions including projections and analysis of live ops costs and marketing.
• Spearhead investor relations with the CEO, including audit and information requests.
• Own finance and accounting operations in collaboration with outsourced accounting team (e.g. month-end close, invoice processing, sales tax and VAT returns, payroll processing, and cash management).
• Handle cap table management, insurance renewals, and financial policies.
• Drive and assist with annual tax and audit processes.
• Manage and administer total compensation including benefits, equity plans, and 401k plans.
• Complete annual compliance activities including 409a valuations, non-discrimination testing, etc.
• Run HR and recruiting operations with the CEO, including onboarding new hires, offboarding employees, administering leaves of absence, and managing immigration procedures.
• Review, draft, complete, and manage legal agreements with help from outside counsel where necessary.
• Complete patent and trademark filings with outside counsel.
• Complete secretarial duties including state and country registrations and annual reporting (state and federal).
• Maintain and manage office facilities (e.g. process incoming mail, office maintenance, daily coffee and lunch orders).
• Manage and approve procurement of software and hardware in collaboration with IT.

Requirements

• 8+ years working in strategic finance and operations at a fast paced startup.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and finance and an understanding of how finance drives impact for an organization.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating legal agreements.
• Experience managing HR and recruiting operations.
• Proactive problem-solver with a roll up the sleeves attitude who is comfortable navigating constraints to get things done.
• Low ego - no job is too big or small to drive the company forward.
• High level of attention to detail and a track record of following through on commitments.
• BS degree in Finance or a related field.

Pluses

• M&A and/or fundraising experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, NetSuite, Tipalti, Teampay, and Carta.
• CPA
• Free to play gaming or consumer technology startup experience.

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• ADP Employee Discount Program
• Daily Lunch (in office only)
• Free Snacks & Beverages (in office only)

$160,000/year to $240,000/year

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