Finance Operations Specialist

The Role:

As a Finance Operations Specialist -, you will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for managing financial operations for our advertising and sponsorship line of business. ConvertKit Ads empowers creators to monetize their email lists by integrating programmatic ads and sponsorships, providing valuable revenue streams for creators. Your role will have a dual focus on creating, maintaining, and analyzing complex spreadsheets, as well as managing payables and receivables for this line of business.. You will handle invoice processing for brand sponsors, track payments to publishers, reconcile ad orders, and maintain financial reports and trackers. Additionally, you will ensure data integrity in collaboration with the Ad sales team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with advanced spreadsheet skills and experience in managing payables and receivables in a finance-related role who thrives with autonomy, is detail-oriented, and excels at organization and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the invoice process for brand sponsors
• Assist in tracking payments to publishers for ad revenue, with the potential future responsibility for making payments once the necessary tools are in place
• Reconcile ad orders to publisher payments
• Create and issue receipts for publishers
• Create, modify, and maintain complex financial reports and spreadsheets using Excel, Google Sheets, and potentially FP&A software
• Maintain payment and receivable trackers, and proactively identify and rectify discrepancies
• Ensure data integrity in financial models and spreadsheets in collaboration with the Ad sales team

Requirements/Desired Skills

• Some experience in managing payables and receivables in an finance-related role
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including the ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets and financial models
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills
• This role is 100% remote but candidates must reside in the continental US

Compensation and Contract Details

• This contract is for 6 months, with the possibility of extending the contract for another 6 months
• A monthly retainer for 30 hours/week
• The pay rate will be between $5,000 - $6,000/month, based on experience

How to Apply

We usually receive a large number of applications, and our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks. You’ll hear from us either way. Here’s what you can expect from the rest of our hiring process:

1. A phone screen with someone from our hiring team
2. A technical interview with the hiring manager
3. Final call with our hiring manager and VP of Operations

We’ll keep you informed through every step. To get started, complete this application, including a cover letter and answers to the questions on the next page. We read every single application, and your cover letter and responses help put your experience into context.