Finance Manager

Kargo Job OpportunityAt Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time.We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers.

As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow's hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.ResponsibilitiesAccounting and close (ownership, with the outsourced controller team)Own the monthly close calendar and drive it to a fixed cadence; review the India controller team's work rather than doing itReview reconciliations, accruals, prepaid and fixed-asset schedules, revenue recognition for hardware-enabled subscriptions, and inventory accounting (finished goods vs. spare parts, consignment, WIP)Prepare the monthly financial package and variance commentaryOwn the audit and tax-provider relationships day to day: PBC lists, support schedules, follow-upsBilling and accounts receivableOwn the customer master, deployment-triggered invoicing, sales tax application, collections, and AR reconciliationOwn the billing process documentation and the sales-to-finance handoff controlsPayroll, benefits, and equity administrationPayroll through the PEO (Rippling), including processing of approved commissions, bonuses, and salary changesBenefits and 401(k) administration (enrollment logistics, employee questions, census and notices); workers' comp and EPLI administration - strategy, negotiations, plan design, and fiduciary decisions remain with the CFORoutine Carta administration: grants, exercises, cap-table hygiene, 409A uploads and FMV updatesTreasury, AP, and compliance operationsAP and vendor management; weekly cash position and 13-week cash forecast; bank administration supportSales tax, state registrations, and the finance compliance calendar; filings support for annual reports and taxVendor and customer insurance certificate requestsFP&A and reporting supportMaintain the actuals side of the financial model; support budget-vs-actual reporting by departmentBuild and maintain recurring board and investor reporting schedules (ARR, retention, unit economics, asset base) from system dataSystemsDay-to-day owner of the ERP implementation (data migration, testing, documentation) and, post go-live, the ERP system administratorOwner of the fixed-asset register and its reconciliation to deployment dataExperience6-10 years of finance and accounting experience, including a controller, assistant controller, or finance manager role at a venture-backed B2B SaaS or hardware-enabled SaaS company; CPA or equivalent strongly preferredHands-on ownership of a monthly close and an external audit; comfort reviewing an outsourced accounting team's workWorking knowledge of subscription revenue recognition (ASC 606) and inventory/fixed-asset accounting - hardware exposure is a real advantagePayroll and benefits administration experience, ideally in a PEO environment; Carta familiarity a plusQuickBooks plus at least one mid-market ERP (Rillet, Campfire, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite); strong Excel/SheetsBuilds processes and documents them; comfortable being the only full-time finance person besides the CFOHigh attention to detail, discretion with compensation and cap-table data, low ego about operational workBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related fieldKargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.