Accounting Manager, CruxOCM
$100-120k
+Equity
Autonomous control room operations
Open for applications
Autonomous control room operations
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$100-120k
+Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To empower control room operators; to supplement the important work they do with the automated tools of the future designed to increase efficiency and safety, and in turn revolutionize the industrial automation and control room landscape through Robotic Industrial Process Automation (RIPA).
Role
Who you are
- Startup Experience: Prior experience working in a startup, particularly in a Series A or growth-stage company. Understanding the flexibility and agility needed in a fast-growing environment
- Accounting Expertise: Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and internal controls. Ability to manage a variety of accounting operations independently
- Audit PBC Experience: Must have prior experience preparing PBCs for audits, ensuring thorough and timely preparation of audit documentation and handling audit requests efficiently
- System Implementation Experience (Plus): Experience with implementing new accounting systems or integrating financial software is a strong plus
- Tech-Savvy: Familiar with financial software systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and passionate about integrating technology to optimize processes
- Expense Management Tools: Experience with expense and credit card management software (e.g., Expensify, Brex, Ramp, or similar) and strong ability to oversee expense control systems
- CPA Preferred: CPA certification or equivalent experience is preferred but not required
- Hands-On Mentality: Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to get hands-on with financial tasks to support the team
- Adaptability: Able to juggle competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to the fast pace and constant changes in a startup environment
- Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and present complex financial information
What the job involves
- CruxOCM is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Accounting Manager to join our growing finance team
- This critical role will be responsible for cleaning up the books, streamlining accounting operations, and implementing robust financial systems
- The ideal candidate is someone who has startup experience, understands the unique accounting challenges of scaling companies, and is comfortable taking ownership of financial operations from day one
- You'll collaborate closely with the VP of Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient system implementation, and compliance with accounting policies
- Experience with audit PBCs (Prepared by Client) is essential to ensure smooth and timely audit processes
- Experience with new system implementation is also a plus, as CruxOCM is in the process of scaling its financial infrastructure
- This is a high-impact role that will contribute directly to CruxOCM’s growth by ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency
- Oversee Accounting Operations: Manage daily accounting activities, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Financial Recordkeeping: Clean up and maintain accurate books, performing reconciliations and audits to ensure the integrity of financial records
- System Implementation: Assist in selecting and implementing a new accounting system. Experience with leading or assisting in new system implementations is a plus to ensure smooth integration with other operational systems
- Audit PBCs: Take responsibility for preparing all PBCs (Prepared by Client) for external audits. Ensure timely and accurate responses to auditor requests and facilitate efficient audit processes
- Expense & Credit Card Management: Manage expense reporting and credit card software (e.g., Expensify, Brex, Ramp), ensuring proper tracking and compliance with company policies
- Internal Controls: Establish and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver timely financial reports to management and stakeholders, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Tax Compliance: Collaborate with external tax advisors to support accurate and timely tax filings and compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, product, and engineering teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions
- Ad Hoc Projects: Lead special projects related to financial analysis, budgeting, investor reporting, and system improvements
Our take
Industrial control rooms are complex to manage - with efficiency, profitability, sustainability and safety all needing to be prioritised at once. This is a difficult undertaking, but one that CruxOCM is helping to simplify.
CruxOCM's co-pilot enables control room operators to manage all sides of their operations. Through Robotic Industrial Process Automation (RIPA), the company helps eliminate unnecessary manual tasks, prevent human error, reduce environmental impact and much more.
Its a valuable offering that has seen CruxOCM raise impressive amounts of funding. The latest round will be used to expand the reach of its solutions to more control rooms across the energy sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Aug 2024
$17m
SERIES A
Aug 2021
$5.5m
SEED
Total funding: $25.4m
Company benefits
- Employee stock option plan
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Remote-first work
- Flexible work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Growth-mindset culture
- A diverse and inclusive environment
Company values
- We’re Uniquely Happy - Authenticity, curiosity, and innovation are part of who we are. We celebrate our differences by laughing together
- We’re Aligned - Our individual success aligns with company success. We listen to others and learn from them. Measurable results are the focus of our work
- We’re Open - We act with humility, letting go of our egos. When we need help, we ask for it. We provide honest feedback and solicit it
- We Get the Goal - Our priorities are clear, and we focus on executing them. While we empower the individual, each win is a team win
Company HQ
Aspen Woods, Calgary, AB
Articles
Leadership
Vicki Knott
(CEO)Former Process Control Engineer for Oil Commercial Operations at TransCanada. Also worked in E.I.T. Calgary Region Distribution at ATCO Gas, and was a Process Engineering Student at NewPage Corporation.
Roger Shirt
(CTO)Previously President at RW Shirt Consulting as well as a Project Manager at ANDRITZ AUTOMATION.
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