Head of Finance & Operations, Manticore Games

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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