VP of Finance & Strategy

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Denver, CO - This is a leadership role at one of the most exciting and fast-growing consumer companies in Denver. On a mission to empower people to tell their stories effortlessly, beautifully and often, Artifact Uprising has experienced aggressive and profitable growth every year since its founding in 2012. We’re looking for a financial leader who can accelerate our growth even further.


The VP of Finance and Strategy will partner directly with the CEO to set the strategy for the organization and lead the tactical execution of all finance, accounting, people operations functions. This role will be instrumental in driving this next evolution of the company with the vision of the role evolving to become CFO.


This leader will need to be both strategic and willing to roll up their sleeves with the day-to-day operation and numbers of the business. They can hit the ground running with experience in (1) high growth eCommerce companies (2) strategic decision making leveraging financial modeling, data analysis and customer economic models, (3) Organizational development, people operations, and HR (4) inventory management & demand planning (5) GAAP Accounting for eCommerce businesses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leverage financial and customer economic models to develop the business strategy to drive aggressive, profitable growth
  • Partner with the CEO on organizational development and evolution
  • Manage budgeting processing and ongoing financial forecasting
  • Develop and maintain relationships with board members, lending institutions, shareholders and the financial community
  • Intimately understand business performance and work cross-functionally to drive decisions on strategic investments while effectively managing risk and overhead
  • Oversee and support key financial, accounting, POps and operations workflows
  • Lead and manage the Director of Accounting and POps Manager

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting/Finance
  • 10-15 years of experience of progressive accounting and finance experience including 3 years of management experience
  • Experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting or a leadership role on an internal team 
  • Experience with technology and e-commerce 
  • Advanced understanding of corporate financial planning, modeling, reporting and analysis
  • Experience with privately-owned or P/E backed high growth companies from mid to large-size
  • Experience overseeing People Operations and HR functions
  • Proven track record of success driving processes and facilitating progressive organizational change
  • Experience with data analysis, SQL and/or BI tools a plus
  • Knowledge of GAAP accounting
  • Experience with Netsuite a plus

  • Base Compensation Range - $165-200k plus bonus opportunity

Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality, customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the mission to empower people to tell their stories effortlessly, beautify and often, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials. Signature products include the Layflat Album touting ultra-thick pages and foil-stamped covers, textured matte Everyday Prints, and a line of customizable frames.


Artifact Uprising was recently voted one of Colorado's 50 Best Places to Work in 2021 for small companies by Built In Colorado. We are a tight-knit team who works with some of the latest technology to delight and inspire our customers.


Job Perks

Competitive health, vision and dental insurance for families (Plans cover 100% for employees and up to 95% for dependants), flexible vacation policy, headspace membership, 401(k) matching plan, Year-End Company Bonus Plan 


Why Artifact Uprising?

Creative Freedom We value the creative process and look to our employees to speak into Artifact Uprising products, identity and approach – regardless of position or title. We look for driven people who demonstrate initiative to take the company to the next level.


The Working Life

We strive to create a workplace where everyone works hard but also has the flexibility and balance to enjoy life outside of the office.


It Won’t Be Boring

We are a small company with big ideas - and we recognize it will take every last one of us to reinvent the way brands approach business. We believe a good workplace empowers its team to rise to new challenges, expand their skill sets and think outside of the box. Through this, we foster a company culture that is always growing, always reaching, and always looking to see things differently.


Interested in this position?

Tell us why you want to work at Artifact Uprising and what we should know about you. 


Artifact Uprising is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
    • JavaLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • PHPLanguages
    • SqlLanguages
    • jQueryLibraries
    • ReactLibraries
    • ReduxLibraries
    • Node.jsFrameworks
    • SpringFrameworks
    • SeverlessFrameworks
    • MySQLDatabases
    • RedisDatabases
    • DynamoDBDatabases
    • LookerAnalytics
    • FigmaDesign
    • IllustratorDesign
    • PhotoshopDesign
    • AsanaManagement
    • ConfluenceManagement
    • Google DriveManagement
    • Google DocsManagement
    • Google SlidesManagement
    • JIRAManagement
    • DocuSignCRM
    • Google HangoutsCollaboration
    • SlackCollaboration
    • ZoomCollaboration
    • AsanaProject Management

Location

We are located in the up-and-coming Sunnyside neighborhood in Denver. Our office is surrounded by great local restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.

An Insider's view of Artifact Uprising

What’s the vibe like in the office?

What stands out to me is the people. The A|U team exudes positivity and enthusiasm, and their passion for our work is infectious. Everyone I interact with is not only professional but also genuinely friendly, which has created a fun and enjoyable work environment.

Rhett

Data Analyst

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

At Artifact Uprising we rally around our shared business goals. As a result, we have cross-departmental teams that determine how we achieve those goals. These groups become incredibly collaborative and spur conversations that have an impact on the business far outside the anticipated outcome.

Morgan Kois

Marketing Director

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I was looking for a change when I found Artifact Uprising and jumped on board as a seasonal holiday employee. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure to grow with the company on our Customer Experience Team and more recently on our People Operations Team.

Alex

Director, People Operations

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

In Operations, we pride ourselves on being positive, yet realistic, to ensure that everyone across the organization understands what is feasible from a production standpoint while also challenging ourselves through innovation. We drive change by ensuring we are subject matter experts on our production processes & our long-term Operational strategy.

Kira

Director of Operations

How does the company support your career growth?

I joined AU following a career change and have since had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the business, from customer service, to digital product, to growth and marketing. It’s been fun and exciting to be a part of such a fast-growing business and tight-knit team. I feel appreciated for my hard work and look forward to what's ahead!

Eliza

Product Manager

What are Artifact Uprising Perks + Benefits

Artifact Uprising Benefits Overview

At A|U, we understand that it's important to take care of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we use a comprehensive benefits and perks program for our team that meets the needs of today's employee.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employee awards
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
In 2020 we completed an unconscious bias training for our employees and will continue to invest in trainings to make our workplace welcoming and inclusive.
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We run all job descriptions through a decoder to make sure our language isn't biased towards a certain group of people.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Can contribute up to the annual IRS limit.
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
New to 2021, we are offering membership to the Headspace app to ensure our employees have the resources they need to help balance work and personal life.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Artifact Uprising sponsors family oriented events annually.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Artifact Uprising hosts company outings Monthly.
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Fitness stipend
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Artifact Uprising offers employees professional development opportunities like Annual individual budget for training, The ability to attend job related conferences and seminars.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
We conduct a yearly "hack-a-thon" that allows everyone in the company to step back from their day-to-day to work on new and exciting problems & ideas. Cross-functional work & learning new skills.
Online course subscriptions available

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