Director of Finance

Background: 

GoGoGrandparent’s (GoGo’s) mission is to help older adults live independently in their home for as long as possible. We do that by tailoring existing on demand APIs to the needs of people living with mobility, visual, cognitive and dexterity impairments. Our service is a virtual caregiver that monitors the instrumental activities of daily living (mobility, meals, groceries, medication delivery & home management) for tens of thousands of older adults around the United States. Our team of 400 is operating profitably & has not raised venture capital financing to date. The company was started in 2016 and inspired by the cofounder’s grandmother, who still uses us to this day.

Job Description:

This role will report to the CEO and take over the management of the administrative team which includes a controller, our fractional offshore bookkeeper, accounts receivable and various contracted professionals, responsible for all the administrative and financial functions of the company. This includes financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, hr, document organization, insurance, legal quarterbacking and compliance. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in startup administration, capable of driving financial efficiency and protecting the organization while supporting growth. The ideal candidate has been both a part of fast growing companies and been through one or two bankruptcies.

Some key areas of ownership include:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate financial projections.
• Financial Operations & Controls: Establish and maintain robust financial systems, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Accounting & Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Insurance: Keep our insurance active and appropriate.
• Contracts: Review our B2B contracts or quarterback out to attorney’s as necessary.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial stability.
• KPI & Performance Analysis: Track and analyze key financial metrics to drive business decisions.
• Get Your Hands Dirty: Be prepared to do everything yourself if needed.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment, and any lived thru bankruptcies are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, accounting software, financial reporting tools, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, system-building and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Capable of being in a remote company: excellency with Google Drive, Slack, Zoom, digital document editors, able to hold yourself accountable, etc.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. Your first interview will be a 20 minute meeting with the CEO:

2. Take home case study:

Open this document P&L 6 months.pdf(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UTRSXeZeWWMO_FA2fquHBF022zklmqwN/view?usp=sharing) and record yourself talking about it. Point out things that you think are mistakes or that you would want to understand better and why. Comment on the accounts we have set up and if you agree / disagree with the order or would make me changes. Please feel free to comment on any broader financial questions you have or strategies you would take with these numbers.

3. The top three candidates will meet with Betty Kayton, our fractional CFO.

4. The top two candidates will meet again with the CEO to discuss any remaining questions they have about the role.