AddressCompany Description
Darwinium is a next-generation digital security and fraud prevention platform headquartered in San Francisco California and Sydney NSW with a presence in London. We provide comprehensive protection against fraud, scams, and online abuse by unifying digital security with fraud prevention. Our platform offers a holistic view of customer journeys across web, apps, and APIs, combining advanced fraud analytics with customer journey orchestration. Our unique integration point on the perimeter edge via content delivery networks (CDNs) means we continuously monitor user behaviour in real time.
Role Description
The head of Finance oversees all financial aspects at Darwinium. This role plays a critical part in developing and implementing the business controls framework, strategies, policies and processes to ensure the financial health and integrity of the company. This role will formally report to the CEO and work closely with a diverse group of executive team members, such as the GM/Chief of Staff, Chief Commercial Officer, VP of Marketing and VP of Engineering.
You will have demonstrated that you can work autonomously and are comfortable with rolling your sleeves up to dig into the details. You will be capable of establishing a broad network of relationships with external service providers and also have a solid ability to work with multiple stakeholders within and outside the organization to get the job done.
Background requirements
- Tertiary degree in accounting, finance, business or related
- 5+ years of managerial experience
- CA or equivalent certification
- Proficient in standard corporate accounting packages and productivity tools
- Experience working in startups or venture capital
- Knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the US, UK, Australia and NZ and the reporting requirements of such jurisdictions
Other requirements
- You are well versed in the economics of a product-led business generating initial revenue streams and have a proven ability to “see around corners”
- You have partnered with marketing and sales teams to model, analyze and optimize revenue funnels and have experience in demand forecasting and analysis
- You have strong business instincts and have demonstrated ability to adapt, move quickly and make critical business decisions under tight timelines
- You are comfortable planning around ambiguity and have a strong track record of helping companies scale
- You have a hospitality mindset and lead with integrity and a low ego
- You are capable of working with an experienced board of directors
Essential skills
- Strong FP&A skills
- Stakeholder management
- Strong technical accounting (incl. US GAAP) and commercial skills
- First-class communicator (oral and written)
- Attention to detail and highly analytical
- Critical thinking
- Advanced proficiency in accounting and productivity tools
Role and Responsibilities
- Budgeting: Coordinate the annual budget process and ensure adherence to agreed upon Revenue, Opex and Margin targets
- Forecasting: Own the accuracy and integrity of the monthly rolling forecast (income statement and balance sheet) and provide analytical insights to stakeholders including recommendation of actions where required
- Treasury: manage cash, including strategies to mitigate currency risks across our multi-country operation
- Board Reporting & Presentation: Prepare monthly business reviews and Board updates to deliver timely and accurate financial information to the business and the Board of Directors
- Fundraising: Support the CEO as required, in due diligence and related tasks, if the board decides to pursue fundraising
- Expenses: Design and maintain effective internal controls over all employee expenses (corporate credit cards, expense reimbursements etc)
- Accounting Operations: Management of the month end, AP, AR and payroll processes.
- Tax: Understand international and local tax frameworks and oversee tax filings in the US (state and federal), the UK, Australia and NZ.
- Government credits: Management of the Australian R&D tax credit and all other applicable credits available to support the business
- Financial reporting: Preparation of financial reporting packs and insights for delivery to investors, customers and others as required
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to all compliance requirements in applicable jurisdictions for payroll, tax and corporate registrations
- Insurance: Ensure adequate insurance coverage for the organization
Compensation includes stock, health benefits and discretionary leave policy. The financial package is dependent on experience, qualification and role suitability.
