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Finance Manager

Magrathea
Location
Oakland, California
Posted
today
Department
Corporate Operations
Salary
$120,000–$150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in operational finance, accounting, or finance operations
  • Experience managing cash operations or financial workflows involving large dollar values (e.g. >$50M+)
  • Strong hands-on bookkeeping skills, including account reconciliations and month-end close
  • Hands-on experience using Rippling for payroll and employee administration
  • Experience coordinating a controller and external bookkeepers
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with government grant reporting, invoicing, and supporting records
  • Experience coordinating financial or grant audits
  • Bonus: experience in a startup, manufacturing, hard technology, or an R&D organization
What the job really is

The Finance Manager at Magrathea will oversee the company's internal finances, ensuring accuracy and organization in financial operations. This role involves managing daily workflows in platforms like QuickBooks and Rippling, coordinating with external bookkeeping teams, and handling payroll and cash administration. The Finance Manager will also support government grant reporting and collaborate closely with the CEO on fundraising and strategic finance initiatives.

Benefits
  • Salary range: $120,000–$150,000 annually
  • Equity, stock options, and/or milestone-based compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) from day 1 with pre-tax and post-tax investing options
Things to weigh
  • No remote work option; position is full-time in-person in Oakland
  • Role involves a high degree of responsibility and hands-on work
  • Experience with AI tools is essential for this role
  • The company is in a critical mineral production technology sector, which may involve regulatory complexities
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