Gusto · 2 weeks ago
Process and Controls Financial Manager
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $156K/yr
7+ years expGusto is on a mission to grow the small business economy by handling essential services like payroll and HR. They are seeking a proactive Financial Risk Manager to identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and payment systems as the company scales.
Bookkeeping and PayrollEmployee BenefitsEnterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesFinTechHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the identification, assessment, and monitoring of financial risks across Gusto's operations, with an emphasis on revenue recognition, payment processing, treasury, and financial reporting
Develop and implement a comprehensive financial risk management framework, including risk appetite statements, policies, and procedures
Collaborate with the Head of Platform Controls and other stakeholders to integrate financial risk considerations into the design and effectiveness of internal controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Perform deep-dive analysis on potential financial exposures, including operational, credit, liquidity, and market risks, and propose mitigation strategies
Perform operational audits to identify organizational efficiencies and accelerate workflows
Support accounting, finance, and business partners in optimizing and implementing robust Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), focusing on control automation, system configurations, data integrity, and integration within financial and operational systems
Prepare and present regular reports on financial risk posture, emerging risks, and mitigation efforts to executive management and relevant committees
Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes (e.g., US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards), and emerging threats relevant to financial risk management in the fintech space
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in financial risk management, internal audit, or SOX compliance, ideally within a fintech, payments, or high-growth technology company
Demonstrated experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across complex business processes and proprietary systems
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles (US GAAP), internal control frameworks (COSO), and risk management methodologies
Proven ability to analyze large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks
Excellent project management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial risks to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive management
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field; relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CPA, CFA, CIA) are a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)s
Company
Gusto
Gusto is an HR and payroll platform that simplifies complex tasks, empowering businesses to focus on what matters most.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (49)
2024 (54)
2023 (19)
2022 (37)
2021 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$746.1MKey Investors
Friends & Family CapitalT. Rowe PriceAkkadian Ventures
2023-01-28Series Unknown
2022-05-12Series E· $55M
2021-08-10Series E· $175M
Leadership Team
Josh Reeves
Head of Gusto (CEO) and Co-Founder. Building Gusto for the Long Term.
Edward Kim
Co-founder and Head of Technology
Recent News
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General Catalyst
2025-12-30
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