United States of America Remote (Global) Contract

Relay Commerce is hiring a Finance & Accounting Analyst

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain business unit dashboards and board-level reporting packages using Syft
  • Produce monthly variance analyses comparing actuals to budget and prior months for leadership review
  • Collaborate with General Managers to identify reporting requirements and key performance drivers
  • Analyze and explain fluctuations in revenue, costs, and gross margin
  • Convert financial results into clear, actionable insights for non-financial teams
  • Respond to on-demand analytical requests from various departments
  • Assist the Assistant Controller with specified reconciliation and closing duties
  • Manage the recognition of deferred revenue across SaaS offerings
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations for supervisory review
  • Examine account balances and investigate inconsistencies proactively
  • Oversee intercompany and cross-business unit financial transactions
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned close responsibilities
  • Lead expense reporting, categorization, and trend evaluation using Ramp
  • Audit expense coding for consistency and correctness across business units
  • Track spending patterns and proactively highlight irregularities or policy concerns
  • Maintain financial dashboards and templates at the business unit level
  • Verify data consistency between accounting records and reporting outputs
  • Optimize integrations between QuickBooks, Ramp, Syft, and related platforms
  • Identify ways to simplify reporting and closing workflows
  • Document financial procedures and enhance interdepartmental processes
  • Strengthen internal controls and improve data integrity across systems
  • Support audit readiness and documentation of financial controls

Requirements

  • 5 to 7 years of experience in accounting or finance operations
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close procedures, including reconciliations and journal entries
  • Background working in multi-entity or multi-business-unit organizations
  • Strong analytical abilities with a focus on identifying root causes of variances
  • Experience using QuickBooks Online or similar cloud-based accounting software
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, lookups, modeling, and variance analysis
  • Knowledge of US GAAP principles
  • Experience with financial reporting tools and dashboard creation
  • Tech-savvy with practical use of AI to enhance productivity without compromising accuracy
  • Clear written communication skills in English for asynchronous collaboration
  • Availability for 4 to 5 hours of overlap with US Eastern Time

Nice to Have

  • Experience in SaaS, technology, or e-commerce, particularly with deferred revenue, MRR, and cohort analysis
  • Familiarity with expense management platforms such as Ramp, Expensify, or Brex
  • Experience with financial reporting or business intelligence tools like Syft, Fathom, or QuickBooks
  • Prior experience supporting business unit leaders or non-finance executives
  • Track record of improving financial processes or building reporting systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off
  • Public Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Co-working Space Allowance
  • Learning Stipend
  • Therapy Reimbursement

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

What Success Looks Like

  • In Months 1–2: You independently handle assigned reconciliations and reporting; grasp the multi-entity structure and business models; and begin forming relationships with GM stakeholders
  • In Months 3–6: Your variance analysis is insightful and anticipated by GMs; Syft dashboards and board reports operate smoothly; you support the close efficiently and catch issues early; deferred revenue is accurately tracked and documented
  • In Months 6–12: You are the primary contact for business unit financial reporting; proactively surface trends and insights; implement process improvements that boost efficiency or accuracy; and reliably back up the Assistant Controller

Hiring Process

  • Initial Screen - With Recruiting Partners (Hire with Near) - 30 Minutes
  • Trial Project/Assignment - 3 to 4 Business Days to complete
  • First Round Interview with Joe Guzik, Director of Finance - 45 Minutes
  • Second Round Interview with Eduardo Strebe, Assistant Controller - 30 Minutes
  • Final Round Interview with Austin Simon, CEO - 30 Minutes
  • References
  • Offer

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible Time Off
  • Public Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Co-working Space Allowance
  • Learning Stipend
  • Therapy Reimbursement

Other

  • Availability for 4–5 hours overlap with US Eastern Time
  • Clear written English communication for async collaboration
About company
Relay Commerce

Relay Commerce drives revenue for e-commerce businesses by identifying and converting missed opportunities into measurable results. The company provides a suite of tools and services designed to help merchants scale and succeed in a competitive online marketplace.

Through its integrated solutions in customer retention, social commerce, and personalized messaging, Relay Commerce enables brands to attract, convert, and retain customers. The company combines software with hands-on partnership, actively managing and optimizing growth initiatives alongside in-house teams or agencies.

Relay Commerce supports a diverse range of e-commerce brands, from fast-growing startups to established enterprises, with proven strategies in repeat revenue, subscription growth, and data-driven decision-making. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including Relo and SavedBy, to enhance its technology and service offerings.

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Job Details
Department Accounting & Finance
Category other
Posted 5 months ago