Chief Financial Officer and Operations Director

4 weeks ago


Brook Park, Minnesota, United States Queens Carbon Full time
About Us

Queens Carbon is a pioneering company dedicated to decarbonizing the cement and concrete industry. Backed by Breakthrough Energy Fellows and a $14.5M ARPA-E grant, we're developing a revolutionary production process that significantly reduces CO2 emissions associated with cement production.

Our mission is to enable gigaton-level reductions in CO2 emissions through avoidance and capture routes. If you're passionate about cutting-edge science and saving the environment, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Financial Planning and Business Operations to join our leadership team. This role is crucial for overseeing all financial functions, including controlling and financial planning, while also managing business operations across IT, Legal, and People Operations.

The ideal candidate will contribute to strategic and operational projects, marketing, and business development efforts, ensuring the company's smooth and efficient progression from Seed Stage to Series A and beyond.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Oversee all financial activities, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  2. Implement and manage financial systems and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
  3. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  4. Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to create realistic and achievable budgets.
  5. Conduct financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations to the leadership team and board.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or similar experience required.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and operations, with experience in a startup or similar required.
  • Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, including fundraising and financial projections for a new business.
  • Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic setting.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong software platform utilization and management skills, including financial software (e.g., Quickbooks), Microsoft Office Suite, and HR/Expense/Billing/etc.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary
  • Equity in the company
  • Insurance options including health, dental, vision, life, and 401k
  • A friendly time-off policy that encourages a healthy work-life balance
  • Laptop of your choice
About Queens Carbon

We're committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. We're an equal opportunity employer and strive to include a variety of voices in our team that can provide different perspectives.



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