Remote-Finance Analyst

Job Description

Aura is on a mission to create a safer internet. In a world where our lives are increasingly online, Aura’s category-defining suite of intelligent digital safety products help millions of customers protect themselves against digital threats, and that number is growing rapidly. Aura is in an exciting phase of hyper-growth, and our team of close to 700 people worldwide is guided by a leadership slate that’s successfully grown startups into multi-billion dollar organizations.

Come join us for the ride!

We are searching for a Finance Analyst to join our finance team. Working closely with various departments within the company, the individual will oversee all the areas related to equity and capitalization table management for this rapidly growing company.

Responsibilities

Set up and implement new capitalization table for two different legal entities in the company’s equity tracking software (Carta)
Update and continually monitor Carta for new information including:
New stock issuances or exercises
Updates to employee information, including changes resulting from employment changes
Update stock prices as approved by the board throughout the year
Monitor for any miscellaneous changes that would impact Carta
Organize and retain all relevant legal documents associated the Company’s equity activities using Carta as the formal repository
Monthly journal entries
Calculate the stock option expense including the corresponding journal entries for both legal entities and their equity plans
Calculate the impact to income tax expense related to the stock option expenses recorded
Streamline the calculations to be able to rely on Carta to accurately calculate stock option expenses
Roll forward equity in Carta or supporting workpapers to independently recalculate equity balances as they should be in the ERP at the end of each period
Stay up to date with both Legal and Human Resources to determine if updates are required in Carta
Collaborate on drafting of new shares for outside investors
Assist with drafting new employee non-qualified stock options
Work with Human Resources to ensure jurisdictional tax rates are accurate to calculate withholding
Liaise with stakeholders as they have questions or issues regarding Carta or equity instruments held in the company
Assist with information requests from valuation firm for annual 409A refresh
Assist with preparation of audit confirmations received from external investors
Assist with any other special projects which require equity or related expertise
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or related field
Minimum 2-3 year of related experience
Knowledge and experience with equity tracking software (experience with Carta a plus)
Ability to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Ability to partner with non-accounting stakeholders to provide analysis and support
Highly organized and able to multitask.
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination or harassment based on “protected categories,” Aura is committed to being an inclusive community where all feel welcome. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Aura.