Here at Labster, we are seeking an analytical, structured and forward-thinking Finance Manager to manage the finance operations team and responsibilities, and to work cross-functionally across our global organization to support our scaling business. To support our various teams and multiple global entities, Labster is looking for an ambitious and practical finance manager who can be a strong team leader to the Finance function, with the additional opportunity to collaborate across the business on ad hoc projects.

This role will report to our U.S. based CFO and be part of a global Finance team with finance team members in Denmark, Spain and the USA. Be prepared to work in an entrepreneurial culture where we are all part of defining and impacting processes, structures, and strategy as well as being deeply involved in the day-to-day operations. If working for a mission-driven organization looking to impact STEM and Nursing education globally is exciting to you, read on!

Responsibilities

• Management, training and guidance of the finance team

• Review and monitor daily operations, overseeing the accounting, payroll, accounts payable, invoicing, revenue accounting and accounts receivable functions

• Drive the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, consolidations, and financial statement reporting

• Review board and investor reporting

• Ensure compliance across entities (US, UK, Canada, and EU), including audits, tax and statutory requirements

• Monitor and manage transfer pricing compliance and R&D project cost tracking

• Optimize processes and support financial systems/tooling

• Create, maintain and review Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures

• Work closely with other Labster departments to ensure smooth collaboration internally and in building cross-functional partnerships

Competencies & Skills

• University Degree in Accounting

• Verbal and written fluency in English

• 5+ years experience working as a Finance Manager (U.S. operations and public accounting experience a plus)

• Experience reporting directly to CFO and interacting with executive management

• Experience working with multiple currencies and Fx transactions

• Involvement in payroll and tax compliance and reporting

• Experience working with transfer pricing arrangements and compliance

• Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment

• Have hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, VAT regulations (experience with U.S. sales and use tax is a plus)

• Experience with NetSuite is a plus

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions and different cultures

• Ability to work within and meet all deadlines while executing on multiple deliverables

• Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment

Why Labster.

We are Labster. Creators of virtual science lab software that makes learning engaging, effective and accessible to as many students as possible. We exist to empower the next generation of scientists to change the world.

In the same way our technology empowers students, we thrive on an autonomous and innovative culture, ensuring that your work fits into your lifestyle.

We encourage individual expression, boldly challenge how it’s always been done, and foster learning, creativity, and growth. How you work is in your control, balanced by the comfort of access to like-minded, inspiring people, when you need it.

What’s in it for you?

• Be a part of making science accessible and engaging to the world’s future scientists and nurses

• Generous parental leave policy with a phased return to work program

• Work with flexibility

• Unlimited paid vacation (which we encourage you to actually take!)

• Learning budget for professional development

• Company-wide equity program

• Opportunities to travel and meet your colleagues from around the world!

• Access to free 1:1 therapy sessions and other mental health and wellbeing support tools through a membership with iFeel

• Opportunity to get involved with our Women In STEM and LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups!

Labster is committed to select the best available candidate for every open position, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, marital status, ethnic origin, age, disability or geographical location. At the same time, we aim to provide all team members with the opportunity to develop long- term careers appropriate to their abilities and ambitions. Labster is also committed to ensuring that recruitment procedures are fair, objective, impartial, transparent, and are applied consistently.

Department

Finance

Locations

Labster, Valencia

Remote status

Hybrid Remote

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