Financial Controller

About Us

At Garden3d, we are worker owned creative collective, innovating on everything from brands and IRL communities to IoT devices and cross platform apps. We share profit, open source everything, spin out new businesses, and invest in exciting ideas through financial and/or in-kind contributions.

Our client roster includes Google, Stripe, Figma, Hinge, Black Socialists in America, ACLU, Pratt, Parsons, Mozilla, The Nobel Prize, MIT, Gnosis, Etsy & Gagosian. We’re the software team behind innovative products like The Light Phone & Mill, and we a global, decentralized community space collective called Index Space.

We think of our garden3d as collective for creative people, prioritizing a happy, talented, and diverse studio culture. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and progressive policies. We work on projects that bring value to our world, and we balance deep care for the work we do with a genuine curiosity about life outside of our jobs. (And, yes, we can back all of that up!)

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The Financial Controller role

As garden3d’s Financial Controller, you’ll oversee the financial operations of our 30-person, ~$6MM/year collective of creative businesses, which specializes in software design and development, and associated businesses.

You will play a critical role in ensuring our financial health, compliance, and growth. This role is ideal for individuals who are strategic thinkers, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing finances for dynamic, non-conventional organizations. In addition to high-level financial oversight, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, producing financial reports, and implementing robust financial controls to mitigate risk. You'll also play a key role in guiding the company toward audit-level compliance while providing hands-on financial management leadership to both internal teams and external partners.

You’ll collaborate closely with our Founder/CEO and General Manager, and other company leaders, to ensure our financial strategies align with business goals.

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Responsibilities

Financial Strategy

• Partner with the General Manager to create and implement financial strategies that align with company objectives, including revenue growth, profitability, and cost management.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling financial forecasts to support decision-making. Provide regular updates on performance against budget.

Accounting Oversight

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, expense tracking, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Lead the transition from cash basis to GAAP accounting, ensuring systems and processes are updated accordingly.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.

Cash Flow & Financial Management

• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure sufficient funds are available for operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to ensure accurate pricing, client billing, and profitability analysis for projects. Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely collections.
• Build and maintain relationships with external financial partners such as auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations, and company policies. Work with external auditors and tax advisors to manage audits and filings.
• Develop and execute an audit readiness plan to meet audit-level compliance within 3 - 5 years.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on, and possibly implement and monitor risk management policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and optimize financial performance.

Process Improvement

• Develop and document financial processes, accounting policies, and internal controls to maintain and strengthen financial operations.
• Refine financial systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Lead change management efforts, including training staff on updated accounting practices and financial procedures.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with other leaders, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment aligned with company culture.
• Support department leads in understanding financial performance, costs, and budgets. Provide training as needed to ensure financial literacy across teams.
• Set objectives and goals for the finance team, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support overall company goals and objectives.

Culture

• Foster a culture of financial accountability, transparency, and strategic decision-making throughout the organization.

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Qualifications

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing, dynamic company. You’ll be a key partner in shaping our financial future while ensuring we remain a sustainable and thriving organization.

Based on the responsibilities of this role, we think the right candidate has at least 5+ years in a similar role, sporting the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably within a professional services or client-focused organization.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and audit processes. Proven experience transitioning from cash basis to GAAP accounting and preparing for external audits
• Proficiency with modern accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Fluency and deep understanding Tax Efficiency best practices.
• Proven ability to create and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities among fast-moving work streams.
• Located between Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) and Central European Time (UTC+2).

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Compensation

Initially, this is a part time role, paid hourly. We’re expecting that this role would have capacity for 16 — 24 hours per week, at a rate ranging between $75 — $120 per hour, pending this individual’s experience and qualifications.

In the future, there is capacity for this to grow into a full time role.

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