Head of Finance

About Us

Butlr is on a mission to make the built environment people-aware. We live and work in houses and buildings that aren't aware of their inhabitants. We heat and cool spaces when no one is in them, clean areas that haven't been used, and lease office space that no one is using. Our vision is to enable smarter buildings and increase the quality of life.

Spun out of the MIT Media Lab in 2019 with offices in Silicon Valley and Boston, Butlr was founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs Honghao Deng and Jiani Zeng. Butlr pioneers in space occupancy and people sensing technologies and delivers rich spatial intelligence for workplace, retail, and healthcare use cases. We help customers revolutionize the way they operate in human-centric environments, ensuring efficiency and productivity at every step.

We are backed by top venture capital institutions and strategic investors such as Tiger Global, Qualcomm Ventures, E14 Fund, and Carrier and are recognized as one of Fast Company's "2024 Most Innovative Companies", Inc. Magazine's "2023 Best in Business'' (AI & Data Category), World Economic Forum's Top Innovator in YES San Francisco Challenge, among other awards/recognitions. We operate with top occupiers, landlords, and service providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional solutions and service to numerous prestigious customers, tech giants, and world's largest conglomerates and brands.

We are hiring talented and passionate people to join our team to help us continue our rapid growth.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance to lead our finance team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy and ensuring the company's financial health.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial management, including expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition, inventory management, and supply chain oversight. Experience in M&A transactions is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team for decision-making.
• ASC 606 Compliance: Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards. Oversee revenue recognition processes and provide guidance on complex transactions.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the board of directors. You will be required to present these reports during those meetings. You will be expected to handle questions on the subject matter with ease and convey confidence in the veracity of the numbers and your complete understanding of the business drivers. Provide analysis and interpretation of financial results.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels and optimize supply chain processes to minimize costs and ensure product availability. Analyze inventory data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and develop financial forecasts. Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Team Leadership: Supervise the controller and outsourced accounting staff, providing guidance and support as needed. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, including credit, market, and operational risks. Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business planning. Evaluate the financial impact of new projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including at least 3 years in a controller-level role or higher.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and experience implementing them in a corporate setting.
• Previous experience in fundraising, acquiring bank debt, and equity planning is highly desirable.
• Experience handling questions on financial matters with ease and conveying confidence in the veracity of the numbers and complete understanding of the business drivers.
• Experience in M&A transactions is desirable.
• Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing financial modeling and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• World-class team with low ego.
• A work environment that is flexible
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible time off
• Professional development opportunities

Why working at Butlr is great!

We are building a culture that puts people first! We’re a team of engaging, motivated, and intelligent problem-solvers who are committed to making an impact. We believe in fostering a culture of healthy work-life balance, and we encourage an inviting, collaborative, fun work environment.

Butlr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

Disclaimers

Butlr provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.