Company Overview

Uhuru Design is the Brooklyn-based New American furniture design firm specializing in bespoke residential and high-end commercial furniture. Founded in 2004 by Rhode Island School of Design graduates Jason Horvath and Bill Hilgendorf, Uhuru gained attention for its sustainable approach, utilizing reclaimed and found materials through a narrative design process. This design approach generated collections currently in the Smithsonian and Brooklyn Museums, positioning Uhuru at the forefront of New American Design and contributing to popularizing the “Brooklyn” aesthetic.

Uhuru scaled from bespoke residential to mass office furniture, evolving with the growing New York and West Coast startup scenes and the “resimmercial” office aesthetic. Uhuru focuses on delivering accessible New American Design to mission-driven clients across residential, hospitality, fast casual, office, co-working, architecture, and interior design landscapes.  We recently launched a non-exclusive global distribution partnership with Steelcase, an inventory and quick ship program, competitive lead times, and domestic and international production. The tools are in place to bring Uhuru products to market at scale. Come join us and help us transform the contract office furniture industry!

Overview

The Finance & Operations Associate position is responsible for supporting the finance and operation functions and is primary support to the VP of Finance and COO.  This position will be located in Red Hook, Brooklyn at the Uhuru Creative Compound, starting at a base salary of $58,500 and benefits to include healthcare.  The Finance Associate will be responsible for daily AR, AP, and cash management functions; providing operational and HR support to the VP of Finance; assist with financial planning & analysis; maintaining the appropriate organizational controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable and accounts receivable to include cash disbursements, invoicing & billing, customer credits and collections
• Perform client and vendor management to include interacting with junior and senior personnel
• Manage payroll (through ADP), maintain HR documentation, and coordinate pay and benefit communications
• Maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Coordinate directly with external bookkeeper to ensure transactions are reconciled weekly and reporting is available monthly.
• Assist VP of Finance in preparation of departmental budgets
• Maintain fixed asset records & assist in inventory cost accounting including monthly analysis of inventory.
• Organize and maintain all records and documents relevant to the above & additional functions with Finance & Operations

Qualifications

• ONLY THING THAT COUNTS is enthusiasm, coachability, strong self-motivation, and the willingness to learn.
• Language: English proficiency.
• 2 + years experience within finance and operations preferred.
• Demonstrated desire to expand skills into new areas.
• Proficiency in QBO, Microsoft Office (Excel), and ADP preferred.
• Experience in and an eye for process improvement.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills, with a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to embrace constant change with flexibility and good grace.
• Demonstrate appropriate sense of urgency and adaptability in response to changing business needs.
• Demonstrates effective communication, composure, and professional attitude.

UHURU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)