Eightx
Finance • B2B • SaaS
Eightx is a company that specializes in providing financial strategies and guidance for businesses, particularly focusing on increasing cash flow, improving margins, and enhancing overall valuation. They work with founders, boards, and CEOs to align teams towards shared business goals and provide critical financial planning through their team of entrepreneurial CFOs. Their services include financial plan development, cash flow optimization, and strategic marketing spend guidance, aimed at enabling sustainable growth for eCommerce brands without compromising long-term profitability. Eightx offers their expertise primarily to eCommerce, CPG, and SaaS companies with revenues between $5-80 million, or those that are venture-backed.
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October 10
Eightx
Finance • B2B • SaaS
Eightx is a company that specializes in providing financial strategies and guidance for businesses, particularly focusing on increasing cash flow, improving margins, and enhancing overall valuation. They work with founders, boards, and CEOs to align teams towards shared business goals and provide critical financial planning through their team of entrepreneurial CFOs. Their services include financial plan development, cash flow optimization, and strategic marketing spend guidance, aimed at enabling sustainable growth for eCommerce brands without compromising long-term profitability. Eightx offers their expertise primarily to eCommerce, CPG, and SaaS companies with revenues between $5-80 million, or those that are venture-backed.
📋 Description
• Own and streamline month-end close processes across 5+ operating entities, ensuring consistent timing and accuracy • Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation for diverse entity types (non-profit, for-profit, limited partnerships, trusts) • Identify and implement efficiency gains in accounting workflows and controls • Prepare and review monthly/quarterly statements for 6+ funds and growing portfolio • Manage monthly loan payments, databases, and borrower communications for two loan funds • Analyze investee reporting including financials, budgets, and rent rolls; prepare similar reporting for multi-family residential buildings • Complete GST, provincial, and regulatory filings; support tax return reviews • Lead audit preparation across 8 audits and 3 reviews annually, ensuring timely completion by March/April deadlines • Prepare quarterly investor statements and respond to diligence requests • Produce board and investor reports including budget vs. actuals, cash flow projections, portfolio summaries • Support capital calls, distributions, new entity setup, and investment closings • Present financial information to internal and external stakeholders
🎯 Requirements
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with minimum 3-4 years in Big 4 public accounting (audit practice required) • Proven ability to quickly adapt to existing processes and systems while maintaining accuracy • Strong experience with month-end close management and tight deadline environments • Fund accounting, private equity, or multi-entity experience preferred (real estate funds strongly valued) • Contract or interim role experience demonstrating ability to integrate quickly and deliver results • Remote work experience with demonstrated ability to manage complex processes independently across time zones • Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting ERPs (NetSuite experience strongly preferred) • Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace proficiency • Experience with regulatory filings and compliance requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • CPA designation required (or international equivalent - CPA Canada recognition strongly preferred) • Big 4 audit experience mandatory (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) • Additional certifications (CFA, etc.) considered an asset. • Fast Integration: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and team dynamics • Exceptional Time Management: Proven success prioritizing competing deadlines and managing multiple projects across time zones • Process Continuity: Ability to maintain existing workflows while identifying potential improvements • Proactive Communication: Comfortable escalating issues early and providing regular status updates; excellent written and verbal English communication skills • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail honed through Big 4 experience • Adaptability: Thrives in interim/contract environments with the flexibility to transition to permanent role • Remote Collaboration: Proven ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder communications virtually • Cultural Adaptability: Experience working with North American business practices and accounting standards
🏖️ Benefits
• Full-time, competitive salary (commensurate with experience and education) • Remote work • 20 days of PTO and all National Holidays • Company-wide shut off during the week between Christmas and New Year's
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