Finance Operations

About ColumnFor companies building financial technology and transforming the financial services space, the biggest bottleneck to their growth and innovation is often the underlying banks and infrastructure stack they rely on. We have spent our careers founding and scaling companies like Plaid, Square, SoFi, Blend, and Affirm, and have seen this problem firsthand - builders and developers needing to partner with traditional banks, and creating API and abstraction layers over the patchwork that is the bank, its core, and many other vendors. All of this results in a complex (and often expensive) banking supply chain involving a user, fintech, BaaS middleware provider, bank, core and the Federal Reserve.At Column, we set out to simplify and fix this. We are a bank and a software company built from the ground up, offering builders and developers technology-forward banking solutions that cut out the hundreds of vendors, middleware providers, and abstraction layers. This means a safer, more transparent, and less costly banking supply chain. Come build with us!The opportunityIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to build out the financial operations and infrastructure at a bank that is powering innovation in fintech. As part of the Finance & Accounting team, you'll step into a dynamic role where you'll support our strategic initiatives, and ensure our financial processes are efficient and precise across accounting, finance, treasury, and credit operations. Our ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting, wants to grow their broader finance skill set, and is highly motivated to help scale a business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to accelerate their ownership and development while learning and working alongside senior finance professionals from Warburg Pincus, Sixth Street, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and EY in San Francisco (Presidio) to build a world-class Finance function from the ground up.What you'll doAssist in month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliationsConduct in-depth technical accounting analysis to support strategic decision-makingSupport in the preparation of detailed financial reports (including quarterly regulatory reporting and annual financial statements and footnotes), forecasts, and budgetsAnalyze financial performance, identify trends, monitor budget variances, and provide actionable insights to senior managementSupport strategic planning processes and financial forecasting, financial goal setting, and KPI trackingAssist in the preparation and coordination of internal and external financial auditsSupport the implementation and maintenance of finance and accounting software and systems (e.g. ERP, billing, procurement systems)Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracyAssist in capital markets activities, including loan sales, loan funding, and work related to completing these transactionsEngage in treasury and liquidity management activities, including day-to-day liquidity monitoring, stress testing, reporting, and deposit analysisWhat you'll need to be successful3-5 years experience in accounting, finance, consulting, or a related roleWorking knowledge of US GAAP to contribute to the operationalizing and application of accounting policiesExperience in the banking or financial services sectorStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail in banking or the financial services industryA scrappy, roll-up-your-sleeves, low-ego attitude, and a strong ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environmentBonus points if you...Have experience with ERP systems especially accounting modules such as revenue recognition, fixed assets, prepaid, and leasesAre proficient in SQL, Python, or other database statistical analysis languagesAre proficient in financial analysis and reportingAre proficient in financial modeling or bank financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processesAre a CPAWhat you'll get from us:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents!Comprehensive family planning and fertility benefits via partnership with Carrot, including reimbursement of up to $20,000 in qualified expensesFSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses401k plan, including self-directed brokerage optionsFlexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregiversCatered lunches and dinners for SF employees Commuter benefitsRegular team building events, including annual offsitePay transparency:The annual US base salary range for this role is $130,000-160,000, exclusive of equity compensation and benefits.This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Column, and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's skill sets, experience, licensure and certifications, location, and other business and organizational needs. We look forward to hearing from youColumn is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We value bringing together a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences, and believe a diversity of ideas is what allows us to develop the best solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please reach out to participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.

Created: 2025-03-05