“Come join the team that is reformulating what it means to be a full-service finance firm in some of the fastest-growing and most advanced industries in the world.  The value we provide to our clients goes beyond accounting, as we are trusted financial and strategic partners in their journey.”

About Focused Energy: 

Focused Energy is a fractional financial and accounting firm specializing in Tech, SaaS, Startups, CPG, Venture Capital.  We are a diverse group of driven individuals who enjoy intellectual challenge and appreciate the opportunity to help companies scale.  With headquarters in Denver and Boston, our consultants are based all over the US and get to work from the location of their choosing.  We host annual summits in Denver, which include strategic meetings and events to relax and have fun.  We utilize technology intelligently to interact with clients and each other remotely and lead our professional lives outside of the office cube. We greatly value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.

About the job:

We have a current opening for an independent contractor (1099) in the role of an Accountant. We offer a flexible work schedule from home with local guidance and continued opportunities to expand your knowledge and skill set in our specialized sectors.

Basic Function: 

The Accountant role plays a critical component in ensuring efficient flow of money, the lifeblood of any company.  This is a great opportunity for a driven individual to gain experience in a range of companies and industries, enriching your professional skill set. You will be a great fit if you take a business-first approach to accounting and finance beyond the debits and credits to see how your work affects the company growth and strategy. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Keeping our clients’ General Ledgers humming along beautifully with skill, efficiency and competence
• Contributing to a culture of fiscal responsibility infused with creative problem solving
• Playing an active role in financial reporting, capital formation, revenue recognition, risk management and contract administration
• Helping prepare financial statements, budgets, cash flow analysis, and periodic ad hoc reports
• Tracking and complying with service agreements, contracts and external vendor relationships that we need to run the business
• Participating in the design and build of automated systems and processes to achieve scale
• Directly or indirectly working with C-level executives of the client companies 
• Stretching yourself professionally by jumping into unfamiliar territory whenever necessary
• Participating in regularly scheduled meetings with members of the FE staff
• Collaborating in the resolution of business issues to propel the organization forward
• Joining a team of like-minded and experienced professionals intent upon flawless execution
• Leading by example to provide value to the clients we serve
• Communicating and sharing best practices to aid in continuous improvement of the team
• Participating in periodic performance reviews to provide constructive and developmental feedback
• Providing valuable insights to help improve the general operations of Focused Energy
• Meeting deadlines and delivering work that is completed in a thorough and professional manner

Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare and enter journal entries for Billing, A/R, A/P, and General Ledger Management
• Record proper allocations to ensure the financials and trial balance are accurate and complete
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare monthly financial reports and review for errors and inconsistencies
• Monthly reconciliation of cash, credit, and accrual accounts
• Prepare regulatory reporting, both internal and external
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Assist team in documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Meet clients in the Denver Areas in person on periodic basis or as necessary

Position Requirements: 

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with or exposure to the following systems:
  • Excel 
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Bill.com
  • Xero
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and US GAAP
• Extensive experience with creating financial statements
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills
• Experience with SaaS companies is a plus
• Self-motivation, integrity, and ethical mindset
• Humility, open mind, and sense of humor
• A mind that thinks beyond the tactical activity to see the business impact
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments in order to meet timelines and critical delivery dates
• Comply with standard operating procedures as defined by Focused Energy in order to ensure consistency, predictability and simplicity.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with team members, cross-functional departments and senior leadership