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Chief Financial Officer

Remote
Full-time

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) should be an analytical thinker and strategic executor. The CFO is responsible for oversight of all financial projections and planning, modeling, cash management, and risk management processes within the organization. In addition, the ideal CFO will be responsible for payroll and payment processing, reviewing and approving all department budgets, forecasting economic trends, and managing fiscal policies and guidelines throughout the company.  

Designity is a subscription-based virtual creative platform that is disrupting the traditional advertising agency model, creative recruitment firms, and traditional in-house creative teams. We do this through technology, innovative ideas, and new ways of seamless virtual collaboration. Our vetted community of US-based Creatives and Creative Directors collaborate to support mid to large-sized businesses with their design and marketing needs. Hundreds of brands like Oracle, Audible, Marriott International, Pfizer, Calendly, and Kung Fu Tea have already benefited from Designity’s unique model.

While we still operate like a startup (it can get very fast-paced at times) we are in full scale-up mode. If you are looking for fully remote work, flexible hours, and the opportunity to join a growing team that is disrupting the creative agency space - then Designity is the place for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Creating and executing the company’s financial strategy such as financial projections, budgeting, margins, and metrics strategy.
  • Managing all accounting functions, including payroll, account receivables, expense processing, taxes, and revenue recognition.
  • Collaborating with the executive team for fundraising and monitoring the spending of the funds.
  • Analyzing and improving current pricing and commission structure such as margins and acquisition costs.
  • Establishing and tracking financial metrics (customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value, etc.).
  • Analyzing the organization’s strengths and weaknesses and proposing strategic directions that align with growth goals.
  • Developing plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditure.
  • Identifying investment opportunities.
  • Developing and analyzing financial reports for quarterly and annual targets.
  • Financial forecasting and modeling based on the company’s past performance as well as internal and external factors affecting revenue and expenses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Higher education is required such as a PhD or Masters degree in finance or accounting. 
  • Experience in managing financial resources, analyzing the market, and building financial models to guide the company's growth.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial data in a clear and concise manner.
  • Solid understanding of accounting and business data analytics with a strategic mindset.
  • Ability to creatively develop and implement innovative solutions for capital structure with budgeting limitations.
  • Ability to build financial models and detailed presentations for stakeholders and potential investors.
  • Strong understanding of equity and debt financing to support our fundraising activities.
  • Experience working with startups is a big plus.
  • Experience working with design and marketing agencies is a big plus.
  • Knowledge of blockchain technology and Crypto is a big plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Fully remote with flexible working hours
  • No Meetings Wednesdays
  • Unlimited paid vacation, company holidays, and mental health days
  • Health insurance benefits after 2 months and 401k matching plan after 6 months(If located in the US)
  • Opportunity for company equity after 12-18 months of successful collaboration

At Designity, all employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. Designity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce diverse in cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences will benefit our team, clients, and products.

Compensation range: $75,000 - $105,000

A Design System That Guarantees Success

Creative Collaboration Inside a Fully Managed Design Process

Fully Remote

Choose where you want to work and how you want to work. Say goodbye to long commutes and fancy slacks!

Flexible Hours

Great performance starts with you. Start your day early or late, with a flexible work schedule made by you.

Unlimited Vacation

Love what you do on and off the clock! Never pass up another opportunity to get away from your computer and explore the world.

Clear Growth Plan

A strategic plan to help you grow in every aspect of your life, not just your career. We will work with you towards attaining those goals.

Yearly Meet Ups

Meet the Designity community face-to-face with annual meet-ups in cities across the globe. It's on us!

Healthcare & More

You deserve the best as a member of our community. Get access to great health benefits,  401k matching, and more.

Designity Core Values

Positively Transparent

Good or bad, we bluntly speak our minds. Our words and actions are our responsibility. We learn from negatives, not dwell on them.

Innovative Thinkers

Perfection is never the goal; progress is. Our flexibility allows us to explore better options. We constantly seek to implement new ideas.

Feedback Seekers

Seeking feedback helps improve our work. Especially when it's done in a positive and proactive way.

Proactive Doers

Our actions speak louder than words. Staying organized helps us accomplish goals. We strive to meet the deadlines we set.

Fearlessly Focused

Our calendars help optimize our workflow. We get sh*t done without giving in to distractions. Meetings are for focusing, not multitasking.

Our mission is to disrupt the creative industry by transforming the way creatives and brands collaborate.

Our Leadership

Founder & CEO
Shahrouz Varshabi
An innovative Iranian-American entrepreneur and the creative leader of the pack who is always busy with making something unusual.
Chief Operating Officer
Natalie Neumann
The German brain behind Designity who builds systems out of chaos and loves roaming the mountains in winter and summer.
VP of People
Joy Banfield
The EQ algorithm behind Designity. Matching talent with opportunity and is her superpower. She's never too far from her trusty corgis.

The Hiring Process

1. Interactive  Application

We don't read resumes! Because we believe in getting to know you in a more effective way, our method is a little bit different. We may  ask for a quick video to let you express yourself.

2.Intro Video Call

A member of the Careers & Community team will schedule a 15-30 minute video call to learn more about you and talk more about the Designity community.

3. Challenge Project

Because work product tells us more than words on a resume, we assign you a challenge project so you can show off your skills!

4. Technical Interview

Have a chance to meet with one or more of the leaders to chat about the role and opportunity and talk through the Challenge Project you've completed.

5. Offer & Onboarding

Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3! Once you accept an offer, we celebrate! Then, we move you into our onboarding process to start your journey.

Success Stories

Kat Calejo
Senior Content Writer
Working at Designity has been the highlight of my career. From the interview process and challenge, to the flexible work schedule and collaborative environment, Designity is a company that I would recommend to anyone who values a productive, positive, and motivating workplace.