Director of Finance

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DESCRIPTION

The Farmer’s Dog is the leading tech-enabled pet health brand on a mission to disrupt the $90b global pet food industry. The company is VC backed by the early investors of Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, Sweetgreen, and Glossier.

In an industry with little regulation, constant recalls, and rampant misleading advertising, The Farmer’s Dog brings a fresh perspective that all dog lovers have been waiting for. Utilizing its proprietary technology, The Farmer’s Dog’s first service reimagines pet food by making healthy, fresh food incredibly easy to feed. Vet-developed subscriptions are personalized to each customer, while fresh, human-grade food is pre-portioned for each dog and home-delivered within days of cooking. The service has delivered millions of meals and is quickly revolutionizing the broken pet food industry.

The company was launched after Brett’s battle to cure his dog’s stomach issues illustrated how processed and un-healthy even “organic” and “natural” pet food truly was. After testing every pet food on the market without success, Brett resorted to a fresh, home-cooked diet at his vet’s recommendation. The results were staggering — Jada was cured. Once he realized how powerful and healthy fresh food can be, he teamed up with Jonathan to develop a fresh alternative to pet food and created the product they wished existed for their own dogs (and dogs everywhere).

Join The Farmer’s Dog team on its mission to bring peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and fundamentally change the way people think about caring for their pets.

Only “dream job” applicants, please. #mustlovedogs

THE ROLE 

Our finance team is lean and experienced with a laser focus on empowering rapid and sustainable growth at the company. We are looking for a Director of Finance to join our leadership team and drive the financial infrastructure of the evolving business. You will work closely with the CEO and own the management of all financial matters, including but not limited to financial forecasting and budgeting, accounting, board reporting, strategic planning, financial analytics, financing rounds, and acquisitions.

 

You will join our finance team in setting the company up for financial success and positive outcomes through data-driven planning. As a extremely high-growth company, we are looking for someone who has had high exposure to the finances of digitally native brands as they scale revenue. Ideal candidates will come with world-class domain expertise and have experience scaling businesses to profitability and beyond.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

  • Build out a world-class finance team with full ownership of our P&L, financial planning, reporting, and Board of Directors coordination
  • Provide high-level counsel to the CEO on all matters with a focus on scaling the business in a healthy and sustainable fashion
  • Manage the company’s financial health and runway, including planning for future financing as needed
  • Own all forecasting including financial modeling, reporting and accounting, while implementing consistent improvement mechanisms to make planning a competitive advantage
  • Oversee the execution of core finance processes (ie. day-to-day financial operations, weekly monitoring, monthly close, monthly and quarterly reviews, monthly forecast, annual budget, etc.)
  • Implement the necessary controls and systems to build the financial infrastructure ahead of rapid growth
  • Work cross-functionally with Operations and Growth functions to assist in forecasting for inventory management, expansion, marketing spend, margin analyses, and high level ROI decisions
  • Cultivate a culture of fast-paced, but responsible growth and spending among the company

REQUIREMENTS

  • 6+ years managing the finance team at a in a high-growth, e-commerce company
  • Experience managing the following functions and capabilities: Finance & Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Operations, Internal and External Auditors, Compliance, and Financial Strategy
  • A passion for goal-setting and an understanding of how all financial decisions impact the overall health of the company
  • Ability to recruit and build a team of high-impact employees who are passionate about enabling the growth of the company through sustainable financial decisions
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to liaise with all aspects of the business
  • Passion for disrupting a broken industry and creating a trustworthy brand for pets across the world 

BENEFITS

Health, dental, avocado toast, puppies.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
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    • ReactLibraries
    • ReduxLibraries
    • Node.jsFrameworks
    • PostgreSQLDatabases
    • GCPDatabases

Location

The Farmer's Dog is located in the heart of Greenwich Village right by Washington Square Park and NYU!

An Insider's view of The Farmer's Dog

What’s the vibe like in the office?

It's so refreshing to be able to walk into my job knowing that I'm truly making a difference. Every person on our team believes in our product and mission, so motivation and passion comes organically. Did I mention that our office is full of dogs?

Matt

Culture and Values Manager

What projects are you most excited about?

We are changing the way people think about pet food by delivering fresh, healthy meals for dogs in personalized meal plans. Supply chain is exciting because it's basically the key differentiating factor for how we can be the most cost efficient, really impact the consumer experience for the better, and always make sure the dogs get fed.

Sana

Head of Employee Experience and DE&I

How does the company support your career growth?

I feel a crazy opportunity to grow my career the way I want to at The Farmer's Dog. We are encouraged to take risks and are surrounded by genuine, loving, and compassionate people. The culture is supportive of both dog and human health and wellness, and I love that I get to help dogs live longer lives with my dog, Emmy, by my side.

Adrian

Director of Retention & Lifecycle

What is your vision for the company?

The Farmer's Dog is on a mission to change the way people think about feeding their pets. Our goal is to educate & give people the tools to give their pets the healthiest diet. We believe that once the world is educated about fresh food, people will stop feeding their pets processed food and the life expectancy for the entire species will increase.

Brett

Co-Founder & Chief Culture and Values Officer

What does your typical day look like?

As CEO, I spend my days making the hard decisions, hiring the best people, protecting the team, and making sure the company is financially sound. I also get to choose which dogs are allowed in the office (all of them).

Jonathan

Co-Founder & CEO

What are The Farmer's Dog Perks + Benefits

The Farmer's Dog Benefits Overview

Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village
Discount on TFD food for your pup!
Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with competitive company match
Unlimited vacation & sick days
Flexible work-from-home policy
Team outings, coffee always brewed fresh, and a strong breakfast and snack game

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
We love partnering with rescue organizations, adoption centers, and other organizations who are as passionate about dogs and dog people as we are.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Customized development tracks

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