Your Epic Quest as Our Finance Analyst - Accounting FP&A
You’ll own core accounting and FP&A operations that keep Penguin financially healthy and investor‑ready. This is a hands‑on role: run the month‑end close with our external accountants, maintain the financial model, manage cash flow and vendor/customer ops, support payroll and benefits reconciliation, prepare board materials, and help with fundraising diligence. You’ll be a trusted partner to leadership and play a central role in enabling rapid, disciplined growth.
What Success Looks Like:
- Month 1-3: Smoothly own month‑end close, reconcile core accounts, and deliver accurate cash/burn reporting to leadership
- Month 3-6: Maintain a reliable financial model and rolling forecast; identify and communicate key variances and actionable recommendations
- Month 6-12: Own board reporting cadence; operate AP/AR and expense programs with strong controls; materially support fundraising/due diligence and tax compliance
Your Day-to-Day Superpowers: What You’ll Actually Do:
- Own the monthly close process with external accountants: reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and review of books for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain and update the company financial model and rolling forecasts; track actuals vs. budget and proactively flag variances and drivers
- Track cash flow and runway; produce weekly or monthly burn and cash position reports for leadership and recommend actions
- Manage accounts payable and receivable: vendor invoice processing, payments, and customer collections
- Administer expense management and corporate card programs (Ramp, Brex, or equivalent); enforce policy and review transactions
- Support payroll processing and benefits reconciliation in coordination with HR/PEO and ensure payroll accuracy
- Prepare monthly and quarterly board reporting materials, including KPI dashboards, financial summaries, and narrative explanations of trends
- Help build and maintain the annual budget and rolling forecasts; partner with functional leads to translate operational plans into numbers
- Assist with fundraising and diligence: prepare financial reporting, build exhibits, and respond to investor questions
- Coordinate state and local tax filings; serve as internal point of contact for external tax advisors and ensure timely compliance
What We're Looking For: Your Finance Arsenal!
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, FP&A, or finance operations at startups or growth‑stage companies (experience with external accounting partners preferred)
- Strong month‑end close experience: reconciliations, accrual accounting, journal entries, and working with external accountants
- Hands‑on financial modelling and forecasting skills; comfortable building and maintaining dynamic models
- Practical cash‑management experience and familiarity producing burn/runway reports
- Experience managing AP/AR and corporate card/expense platforms (Ramp, Brex, or similar)
- Familiarity with payroll/PEO processes and basic tax filing coordination
- Proficiency in Excel (advanced modelling), Google Sheets, and modern finance tools/ATS; comfort learning new systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Carta, etc.)
- Strong communication skills: able to prepare clear dashboards, board‑grade materials, and explain financial drivers to non‑finance leaders
- Detail orientation, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in a fast‑moving startup environment
Bonus Points: Your Secret Weapons!
- You've not just survived but thrived in the beautiful chaos of a high-growth startup
- Experience at an early‑stage SaaS or healthcare tech company
- Prior involvement in fundraising and investor diligence
- Hands‑on experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP
- Familiarity with GAAP accounting practices and startup equity mechanics.
The Culture Fit: Join Our Colony!
You'll waddle with us if:
- You like your coffee with a side of delightful chaos
- You're fuelled by complexity and obsessed with delivering amazing results
- You want to deliver something that fundamentally matters, transforms healthcare and ultimately saves lives
Education & Qualifications: Brainiac Basics
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting or a related field
Comp & Perks: Because Even Superheroes Need Support!
- Competitive salary: We reward greatness!
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage: Keep you healthy and smiling
- Generous vacation policy and company holidays: Recharge and conquer!
- A front-row seat in one of healthcare's most exciting AI companies – witness history in the making