Director of Finance
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: Operations
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Computer Games
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Company profile: Space Ape Games is an Award Winning Mobile/Social Gaming startup founded in 2012. We’re a small, high-performing team with big aspirations to make the highest quality and most successful games on your smart phone and tablet.We believe that the trait nearly all of the most successful games on mobile and tablet have in common is that they were made by talented teams with lots of experience working together. There are tens of thousands of app developers, but only a handful of really good, really experienced, well gelled teams out there.Accordingly, everyone on our team is an “A-player” with deep gaming experience. We are some of the key guys and gals behind the biggest games on Facebook and on the internet. Our team is behind a #1 game on Facebook, two #2 games on facebook, and one of the biggest virtual worlds for kids on the planet. And now with Samurai Siege we have a US top 50 grossing app (top 10 in some countries) played by more than 7m people in it’s first few months since launch.We love great tech. Not for its own sake but because we make games for big audiences and that means it’s got to work all the time. Because we are in a competitive space and that means we need to be fast and efficient. We are serious about sprint management. It’s good for our game, and keeps us focused.We are a creative company tempered by great analytics. Smart analytics can make a good game even better. But we think analytics alone makes soulless products. Why choose just one?
Description: Space Ape is growing fast.  A little over 12 months ago we were 15 people and the finance role involved predicting our burn rate and runway and funding needs.  Now, 12 months later, we are over 60 people, profitable with over $20m in annual revenue and now need to create a finance function.   With $10m in venture funding, customers in 149 countries and forecast annual growth at over 400% you will be joining one of the next big break-out successes of the London tech scene at precisely the right time.As Space Ape’s FIRST full time finance person you will have a clean slate and an opportunity to shape the direction of the company.   Internally, you’ll need to ensure the day to day finance operations run smoothly but will also help spearhead our entry into new markets and oversee multi-million dollar marketing budgets to ensure that we deploy our significant capital wisely.  Externally you’ll help us negotiate licensing and distribution deals and liaise with some of the highest profile investors in gaming.Accounting Responsibilities:Responsible for day to day financial transactions, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and PayrollPreparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, including supporting general ledger account reconciliations and maintenance of Chart of accountsReview and distribute to management COGS and Dept. Operating Expense budget vs. actual results and follow-up on unfavorable variancesPrepare financial section of Board of Director presentationPrepare reports for debt covenants or other required 3rd party reportingPrepare UK and other tax returns, work with advisorsDevelopment and implementation accounting policies and procedures, including internal controlsManagement of staffFinance Responsibilities:Partner closely with Leadership to develop a comprehensive annual budget, including: detail revenue computations, employee hiring plans, capital expenditures, cash burn, etc.Develop and maintain financial model and update each month for actual finance results; changes in forecasted, hiring, direct costs and other elements that are included in the financial forecastReview new forecast with the founders each monthVarious financial analysis include key metrics, sales rep productivity, gross margin, etc.Other Responsibilities:Partner with the founders in developing the optimal capital structure of the company, including assisting with fund raisingDevelop and maintain employee compensation guidelines including base pay and stock option grantsReview and approve employee offer lettersMaintain legal files and electronic database of all contractsMaintain employee personal files and stock option filesMaintain capitalization tableAssist founders with various legal matters
Requirements: Requirements:Qualified UK chartered Accountant or MBA / BS in Accounting or Finance required10+ years of total accounting/finance professional experience, 3+ years as a Controller and Manager of FP&ARecent technology company experience in a VC funded startupStrong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, including revenue recognition, tax and equity accounting.Extremely proficient in Microsoft ExcelCPA, Big 4 background and audit experience a plusExcellent organizational and analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-financial leaders.Proven leader who can work collaboratively, build, manage and motivate a team of accounting staff and build strong relationships across the Company.Strong interpersonal skills an absolute must
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