New Knowledge is a fast-growing technology company that is revolutionizing the way companies understand disinformation, misinformation and fake news as a cyber security problem, and brands are under attack.

We build products that repair online communities, identify manipulation, and help them communicate more authentically. In a world where social media is being manipulated on a massive scale, this is no small task. We care about protecting communities, brands, and companies from being targeted by the spreading of disinformation. The kind of people who work with us have to be passionate about that challenge and mission.

This role is for you if you're looking for a team where you can drive decisions, be challenged and build out a financial administration process. You want to collaborate with smart, creative, and energetic people. You’re comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Responsibilities

• Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting.

• Analyzing company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets.

• Providing strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.

• Developing and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions.

• Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Oversee contract bookkeeper.

• Financial planning and results management. Work with other departments to help them understand revenue and cost drivers and their budgets

• Coordinating, preparing and reviewing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

• Managing all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes.

• Managing cash flow.

• Interacting with venture capital partners and board of directors.

• Assist in creating pitch and sales decks

Qualifications

• 3 plus years of managerial accounting and financial management experience.

• Experience working in a growing start up environment is a plus

• Experience scaling a finance operation from inception to at least $40 million in annual revenue is a plus

• MBA or CFA is preferred but not required.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time.

• Merger and acquisition finance experience is a plus