OceanX is a mission to support scientists to explore the ocean and to bring it back to the world through captivating media. Uniting leading media, science, and philanthropy partners, OceanX utilizes next-gen technology, fearless science, compelling storytelling, and immersive experiences to educate, inspire, and connect the world with the ocean and build a global community deeply engaged with understanding, enjoying, and protecting our oceans. OceanX is an initiative of Dalio Philanthropies, which furthers the diverse philanthropic interests of Dalio family members. For more information, visit www.oceanx.org and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
Position Summary:
As a Finance Associate, you will be responsible for organizing and distributing monthly financial reports and transaction review processes, shepherding the organization wide budgeting program, conducting routine and ad hoc financial analyses, and maintaining the portfolio of procurement across the enterprise. You will have the opportunity to interact directly with leaders of the enterprise as you work on various strategic, operational, and analytic finance projects.
OceanX is an entrepreneurial environment which values team players who can manage priorities and workstreams simultaneously. To thrive and succeed within our unique culture and work environment, you must demonstrate humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas/approaches. You also must be hard working, composed and goal oriented. All employees are expected to be honest, excited about providing and receiving objective feedback, constantly striving for self-improvement, and committed to the pursuit of excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and support business units through the annual budgeting cycle, preparing reports and deliverables to support budget approval and distribution
Prepare monthly financial reports and execute transaction review processes
Build financial reports and models to support strategic financial decisions
Own the vendor procurement and expense management processes
Support ad hoc financial analyses and financial systems and tooling as needed
Qualifications:
Professional Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred
2+ years of FP&A, investment banking, corporate finance, management consulting, or similar function
Experience in reporting & analytics processes and supporting budgeting programs
Advanced excel skills and modeling experience
Strong project management capabilities
Experience handling sensitive or confidential financial data
Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Notion, Monday.com and/or similar platforms is a plus
Personal Attributes:
Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and strong work ethic
Agility, with a track record of getting things done
Strong project management capabilities
Organized, reliable, and meticulous
Ability to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial, rapidly evolving environment, with significant ambiguity
Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Maintains high standards
Highly collaborative
General curiosity and passion for the Ocean
Illustrative Benefits:
Access to a World Class Exploration Vessel
100% company paid medical premiums
17 company paid holidays
Friday summer hours
Monthly community happy hours
Hybrid work environment
2 One-Month Periods of Remote First Work
Free catered food services for in-office Thursdays
Generous PTO offering
Casual dress code
150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit)
Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!
Compensation:
Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $90,000 - $120,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset), potentially a success-driven incentive payment and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and generous employer match for 401k.
Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. OceanX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All correspondence will remain confidential.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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