About Bambee: Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America in 2023, Bambee is a growing SaaS startup redefining HR for small and medium-sized businesses. Our innovative platform combines advanced technology with expert human guidance to deliver HR solutions that are both accessible and effective. At the forefront of HR technology, we empower businesses with tools that streamline operations, ensure compliance, and foster growth.
Our culture is like an elite sports team-where high performance, continuous improvement, and achieving the extraordinary are the norm. If you're ready to revolutionize HR through technology and innovation, Bambee is the place for you.
Position Overview: As Bambee's sole financial leader, you will own all aspects of financial strategy and operations, reporting directly to the CEO. This role is pivotal to Bambee's continued growth and success, requiring hands-on execution and strategic insight. You will develop and manage a dynamic financial model that evolves with Bambee's growth, ensuring the company's financial health, scalability, and alignment with its strategic objectives.
You will provide actionable insights and present compelling financial narratives to leadership and the board, translating complex data into clear, impactful storytelling. This position demands a strategic thinker who thrives in the details, excels at financial analysis, and embraces full ownership of the finance function. At Bambee, clarity and storytelling with numbers are non-negotiable skills.
Responsibilities:Strategic Financial Leadership:
Build and manage a dynamic financial model, evolving it to meet Bambee's growth and operational needs.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital allocation to optimize financial health.
Own all accounting oversight in collaboration with external resources, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Actionable Insights & Storytelling:
Translate financial data into compelling narratives for the CEO and board, breaking down trends, metrics, and KPIs.
Prepare and deliver board-ready materials that inspire confidence and align financial performance with strategic vision.
Provide deep-dive analysis into product performance, marketing ROI, and operational efficiencies to guide key initiatives.
Fundraising & Corporate Strategy:
Support the CEO in fundraising, investor relations, and managing relationships with bankers.
Navigate complex financial deals, including covenant rules, deal mechanics, and strategic forecasting.
Use financial storytelling and modeling to position Bambee for success in fundraising or acquisition scenarios.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with department heads to align financial strategy with product, marketing, and operational goals.
Drive resource allocation decisions to maximize impact and ROI across the organization.
What We're Looking For:Core Qualifications:
Financial Expertise: Strong generalist skills in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, with a track record of success in fast-paced environments.
Hands-On Execution: Thrives in the details, owning all aspects of financial strategy and operations as a high-performing individual contributor.
Growth-Oriented: Proven experience in growth-stage or tech companies, with aspirations to grow into a CFO role.
Fundraising Experience: Participated in at least one fundraising process or acquisition, with a working knowledge of its cadence and complexities.
Data-Driven Storyteller: Skilled at distilling complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ideal Traits:
Ambition: A self-starter eager to take full ownership of Bambee's financial operations while learning directly from the CEO.
Exceptional Work Ethic: Comfortable operating in high-demand environments, delivering exceptional results with minimal oversight.
Simplicity Advocate: Focused on building scalable, efficient processes that avoid unnecessary complexity.
This Job Is Not For You If:
You prefer managing large teams over individual execution.
You avoid hands-on work or prefer to delegate details.
You lack experience in fast-paced, growth-stage environments.
You are risk-averse or unwilling to own the entire financial operation, including accounting oversight.
Why Join Bambee?
Direct CEO Mentorship: Collaborate closely with a seasoned entrepreneur, gaining unique insights into leadership and strategy.
Impact at Scale: Drive the financial health of a rapidly growing $20M+ SaaS company.
Autonomy & Ownership: Operate independently, owning finance end-to-end without managing a team.
A Culture of Excellence: Join a high-performing team that values innovation, ambition, and execution.
Compensation and Work Environment:
Compensation: $140,000 to $170,000 + stock options and full benefits.
Location: In-office in Glendale, CA. Direct reports to the CEO are expected to work in-office 5 days a week, with the rest of the staff in-office 3 days a week.
The Bambee Story: Founded eight years ago by our CEO during a sabbatical in Thailand, Bambee has grown into an $80 million category leader in HR solutions, serving tens of thousands of small businesses across the U.S. Recognized as a Best Employer by Forbes Magazine and one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine, Bambee continues to redefine HR for small businesses.
In 2023, we introduced groundbreaking advancements in HR technology, powered by artificial intelligence, to expand our platform's scalability and efficiency. We've moved beyond traditional HR guidance, leveraging AI to optimize employee performance, culture, and revenue impact. This transformation has positioned Bambee to empower not just tens of thousands, but eventually millions of small businesses.
If you're inspired by our mission and ready to help shape the future of HR, we'd love to hear from you. If not, we wish you the best on your journey elsewhere.
Join us at Bambee. The next chapter is ours to write.