MZLA Technologies Corporation (MZLA) is a wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary of Mozilla Foundation and home to the Thunderbird Project. Thunderbird is a global, free, and open source email client that has grown significantly in donations, staff, and aspirations since its launch 20 years ago. We are expanding our team as we expand our products and services to offer our users the best-in-class productivity solutions independent of big tech. We are small but mighty team of 40 staff located in seven countries and time zones. We are part of the larger Mozilla family but we operate as a distinct and independent entity to both Mozilla Foundation and Mozilla Corporation.

We are seeking a talented and growth-minded Finance & Accounting Analyst to join MZLA. You’ll be responsible for supporting or directly managing the financial activities of the organization, including month end close processing, expense reporting, budget preparation and analysis, financial policy and procedure documentation, financial reporting and modeling, and special projects. This position requires a results-oriented self-starter who can serve as a financial business partner across the organization, take tasks from start to finish, and someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. You will play a critical role in maintaining and updating the organization’s processes and controls but will also be a key partner in financial planning and furthering financial literacy across the organization. This is a new role for the organization reporting to the Managing Director, Operations giving you the opportunity to actively participate as we begin to build our finance and accounting function.

This is a remote, full time position. We expect excellent written communication skills so as to foster strong work coordination over email and video conferencing platforms.

Day to Day Financial Management

• Execute monthly closing activities including preparation of journal entries, account analyses, bank transaction journal entries and monthly bank reconciliation, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts such as cash, corporate credit cards, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferred costs, leases, and accrued liabilities.
• Manage outsourced accounting partner relationship which includes providing advice on expense and revenue entries as well as coordinating the alignment of financial information between accounting and reporting software platforms.
• Review and approve A/P invoices and internal reimbursement claims - ensure that the claims adhere to policy/proper documentation and provide final check on account coding.
• Review credit card journal entries prior to posting to verify entries and confirm expenses are in accordance with policy.
• Review monthly financial statements generated by MZLA’s outsourced accounting team and provide evaluation, insight and analysis to support financial and business decisions.

Forecasting and Budgeting

• Support the Managing Directors and work directly with budget teams in preparing annual consolidated and team budgets.
• Develop and prepare consolidated forecasts annually utilizing the MZLA’s financial reporting software platform.
• Prepare periodic projection models & scenarios to assist with management decision making, using analytical experience to provide insight and make recommendations.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with federal and state tax return preparation and filings.
• Work with the Managing Director, Operations to ensure all financial policies, procedures and controls are documented and up-to-date.
• Support the Managing Directors in preparation of financial materials for internal and Board of Directors meetings.
• Participate in Finance system enhancements and upgrades.

• Minimum 5 years of finance and accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge in U.S. GAAP rules and regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experienced in financial planning, forecasting and budgeting and expertise with Excel.
• Proficient with developing and working with financial models and forecasting tools.
• Demonstrated initiative with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experienced and highly comfortable with accounting and financial reporting software platforms, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; experience with working effectively across a wide range of internal partners.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and ability to multi-task competing tasks.
• Experience and comfortable with working remotely and across multiple teams and locations.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a high-growth and entrepreneurial environment.
• Focus on making it work – open-minded, willing to look at problems from multiple angles, with an appetite and patience for getting it right, iterating on systems and processes, and continuously improving.
• Ability to meet deadlines, and handle and prioritize multiple simultaneous requests, working both independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to our values:
• Passionate about fostering openness and transparency within an open-source community
• Demonstrates a collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Motivated by curiosity and creativity
• Embraces and champions diversity
• Brings a hearty dose of scrappy grit and resilience to our lively and spirited team.

We benchmark our base salaries to local markets and target the 60th percentile of the peer market. The salary range for this role is:

• US: $85,000 - $100,000 USD

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your whole self.

Work & Career

• Fully remote work & schedule flexibility
• Latest Laptop and accessories 
• Annual Remote Work Stipend
• Monthly Internet Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend
• Industry Conferences
• Annual Global Team Offsite

Rest & Play

• 24 days PTO per year (prorated) 
• Your Birthday
• Year-end Company Shutdown
• Pilot 4 Day Work Week (July & August 2024)
• Public Holidays
• Other Paid Leave
• Wellbeing Stipend for Personal / Family Activities

Health & Family

• 401k/Pension Contributions
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability/Income Protection Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Days 

Applicants must reside in and have work authorization for the US. We are unable to consider applicants outside of these markets at this time. And we are unable to provide visa sponsorship

Application Instructions: A cover letter is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

At Mozilla, we have big ambitions for the future, we want to build impactful products that are different — that are built with more respect for the people using them and help us explore new forms of openness. It’s going to take hard work that Mozilla is uniquely suited to take on. It’s why we’re here. It’s who we are. And it’s our future.

Bring your passion, your creativity, your big ideas, and your new perspectives to make the difference we’re aiming for.

MZLA Technologies Corporation (MZLA) Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Mozilla believes in the value of diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge, and knows diversity, equity and inclusion are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. Mozilla will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose. 

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us athiringaccommodations@thunderbird.net to request accommodation.

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