Job Description: Senior Head of Accounting & Reporting
Equity Allocation: 0.03%
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Cultural Mantra: "Precision with purpose—turn numbers into narratives that drive growth and trust."
Mission
Lead Community Backers, Inc.’s accounting and financial reporting strategy to safeguard its $1B+ valuation while ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic foresight. Architect robust financial systems that empower ethical decision-making, fuel investor confidence, and align with the company’s mission to democratize finance through accuracy, innovation, and integrity.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Stewardship
Oversee all accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, tax compliance, and month-end close, ensuring 99.9% accuracy and adherence to GAAP/IFRS standards.
Deliver auditable financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow) within 5 business days of quarter-end, leveraging AI-driven automation for real-time reporting.
Strategic Compliance
Ensure 100% compliance with SEC filings, IRS regulations, and global financial standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR) through proactive audits and blockchain-enabled audit trails.
Partner with Legal and Tax teams to optimize tax strategies, reducing liabilities by 15% via R&D credits, Opportunity Zone incentives, and ESG-linked deductions.
Systems Innovation
Modernize accounting infrastructure by migrating to cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and AI tools for anomaly detection, slashing manual reconciliation by 50%.
Implement predictive analytics dashboards to forecast cash flow, liquidity risks, and valuation growth, enabling data-driven C-suite decisions.
Team Leadership
Mentor and scale a high-performing team of 20+ accountants, auditors, and analysts, achieving 90%+ retention via career-path programs and equity incentives.
Foster a culture of "zero-error rigor" through monthly "Financial Fire Drills" simulating high-pressure audit scenarios.
Cultural Contribution
Integrity Sentinel: Uphold unyielding accuracy—no rounding errors, no ethical shortcuts.
Storyteller: Translate spreadsheets into strategic insights (e.g., "How Cost Savings Funded 100 Minority Loans").
Host "Training Content" sessions to demystify finance for non-accounting teams.
Performance Bonus: Up to 30% of salary, tied to:
15%: Audit accuracy and compliance metrics.
10%: Cost/time efficiency gains.
5%: Team engagement scores.
Cultural Rituals You’ll Own
Monthly "Numbers to Narratives" Workshops: Train teams to link financial data to business impact.
Quarterly "Green Ledger" Audits: Review sustainability metrics alongside financials (e.g., carbon cost per loan).
Annual "Balance Sheet Bash": Celebrate flawless audits with borrowers, investors, and employees.
Who We’re Seeking
Accounting Luminary: 10+ years in senior finance roles (Big 4, fintech, or high-growth startups) with CPA/CMA certification.
Tech-Savvy Strategist: Expertise in ERP implementations, AI-driven reporting, and blockchain for audit transparency.
Culture: You’re a reformer—maybe you’ve automated archaic systems, advocated for equitable tax policies, or taught financial literacy in underserved communities.
About Role
Legacy of Trust: Your precision will protect billions in capital and fuel ethical growth.
Autonomy + Impact: Lead with the authority of a CFO-in-training and the resources of a scaling unicorn.
Ethical Blueprint: Prove accounting can be both a shield and a catalyst for innovation.
Community Backers, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Impact Metrics
Investor Confidence: Maintain 100% accuracy in SEC filings and investor reports.
Operational Efficiency: Achieve 30% faster reporting year-over-year.
Planetary Guard: Offset 200% of accounting ops’ carbon footprint via digital-first processes.
Balance the books. Fuel the mission. Redefine financial stewardship.