Strategic Finance Associate / Manager at Public

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience
  • 2+ years at an investment bank, management consulting firm, or similar
  • 2+ years within a disruptive growth stage business, preferably within the fintech industry and/or other high tech enabled businesses
  • Advanced Excel skills: demonstrated ability to create and manage complicated spreadsheets; advanced knowledge of Excel functions
  • Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to think outside the box both critically and strategically
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly
  • Intermediate understanding of general accounting concepts including GAAP
  • Onsite role based out of New York City office

Responsibilities

  • Own, operate, and improve the company’s financial model; help in forecasting and annual budgeting processes
  • Prepare ongoing management financial reporting (i.e. P&L, variance vs. budget, department and product P&L, KPI monitoring, management discussion & analysis) for the executive team, investors, and other internal stakeholders, in close collaboration with the Accounting organization
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
  • Serve as a liaison between Finance and other departments (i.e. Marketing, Product, Brokerage, People, etc.) by providing financial support and greater clarity for budget owners
  • Maintain vendor-level budgets & forecasts. Establish recurring reporting cadence to identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze budget vs. actuals, and ensure consistency between forecasting, procurement, and approval processes

Skills

Financial Modeling
Forecasting
Budgeting
P&L Analysis
Variance Analysis
KPI Monitoring
Financial Reporting
Data Analysis
Management Discussion & Analysis
FP&A

Public

Offers high-yield cash accounts and investment services

About Public

Public.com provides a high-yield cash account with a 5.1% annual percentage yield (APY), allowing customers to earn interest on their cash. It serves individual investors by offering a platform to buy bonds and engage in equity trades, while sharing 50% of its options trading revenue with customers for transparency. The company uses artificial intelligence to deliver real-time data and analysis, helping users make informed investment decisions. Public.com aims to empower individual investors with accessible financial tools and information.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$403.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Parental leave
Sick leave
401k with 4% match
Gym memberships
FSA & HSA
Reproductive care

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms may dilute Public.com's market share.
Volatility in cryptocurrency markets could affect user trust in Public.com's crypto services.
Rising interest rates may challenge the attractiveness of Public.com's high-yield cash account.

Differentiation

Public.com offers fractional ownership across diverse assets, including stocks, crypto, and collectibles.
The platform provides AI-driven data analytics for personalized investment insights and recommendations.
Public.com shares 50% of its options revenue with customers, ensuring transparency and trust.

Upsides

Public.com raised $135M in Series D, supporting its commission-free trading platform expansion.
The platform's high-yield cash account offers a competitive 5.1% APY, attracting cash investors.
AI-powered analysis of earnings calls provides users with deeper insights into company performance.

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