What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Silo?
About Silo
Help us rebuild the oldest system in the world - the agricultural supply chain
Silo builds technologies which bring efficiency and transparency to the agricultural supply chain. Our modern ERP dramatically increases profits, improves product freshness, and reduces food waste for wholesalers, distributors, shippers, and importers.
We are a highly motivated team of engineers, designers, business and agricultural specialists taking on the challenge of transforming a centuries old industry. We are looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to work cross functionally to realize Silo’s enormous potential.
Why Silo
We will work hard to make sure your decision to join us is worthwhile and rewarding. You’ll learn how a start-up operates and learn skills that will help you at any point in your career. You will be empowered to take initiative and get support to execute an idea from beginning to the end.
The Role
We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead our financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy of our financial operations while providing the "why" behind the numbers. You will partner with our leadership team, manage day-to-day accounting, and drive the financial strategy for a scaling startup.
While this is a remote position, it is preferred that candidates reside in the Chico, CA, Sacramento, CA, or Reno, NV areas and be able to meet onsite as needed for strategic planning sessions.
Responsibilities
Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)
Help us rebuild the oldest system in the world - the agricultural supply chain
Silo builds technologies which bring efficiency and transparency to the agricultural supply chain. Our modern ERP dramatically increases profits, improves product freshness, and reduces food waste for wholesalers, distributors, shippers, and importers.
We are a highly motivated team of engineers, designers, business and agricultural specialists taking on the challenge of transforming a centuries old industry. We are looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to work cross functionally to realize Silo’s enormous potential.
Why Silo
We will work hard to make sure your decision to join us is worthwhile and rewarding. You’ll learn how a start-up operates and learn skills that will help you at any point in your career. You will be empowered to take initiative and get support to execute an idea from beginning to the end.
The Role
We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead our financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy of our financial operations while providing the "why" behind the numbers. You will partner with our leadership team, manage day-to-day accounting, and drive the financial strategy for a scaling startup.
While this is a remote position, it is preferred that candidates reside in the Chico, CA, Sacramento, CA, or Reno, NV areas and be able to meet onsite as needed for strategic planning sessions.
Responsibilities
- Financial Oversight: Manage the month-end close process and ensure all financial data flows accurately between our ERP and external partners.
- FP&A & Modeling: Maintain and improve our corporate financial models, including cash flow forecasting and budget vs. actuals (BVA) analysis.
- SaaS Metrics: Track and report on key performance indicators such as ARR, churn, and customer acquisition costs.
- Systems Management: Own the finance tech stack (QuickBooks, Bill.com, Rippling) and ensure scalable, repeatable processes.
- Payroll & Commissions: Oversee payroll processing and calculate sales commissions with high precision.
- Reporting: Prepare internal management reports and assist in the preparation of investor reporting packages.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience (Software/SaaS experience is a plus).
- Expert Excel/Google Sheets skills: Ability to build and maintain complex spreadsheets and reports.
- Process-Oriented: A track record of taking manual tasks and turning them into efficient, automated systems.
- Communication: Ability to explain financial trends and data to non-finance team members.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strategic Growth: Influence the direction of a growing platform with massive expansion potential.
- Broad Scope: Play a key role in building the finance function from the ground up.
- Ownership: High visibility to the leadership team and a chance to take full initiative.
Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000