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LAYIQ - Finance and Business Operations Manager (Analyst) at Anello Photonics

Financial Operations and External Vendor Oversight
Act as the primary corporate point-of-contact to manage an external CPA firm, driving accountability and ensuring highly accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
Supervise and audit the external firm's execution of core transaction processing, including general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable cycles, payroll administration, bank reconciliations, and accruals.
Partner with external tax advisors to coordinate all federal, state, and local compliance requirements, including sales/use tax tracking, annual corporate filings, R&D tax credits, and specialized corporate valuations (e.g., 409A).
Continually refine internal data pipelines, financial procedures, and documentation to ensure seamless transfer of financial records between internal teams and the external accounting provider.
Financial Modeling, Forecasting & Strategic Advisory
Revenue & Sales Forecasting: Develop dynamic, scenario-based forecasting models across the broader business to project sales pipelines, diverse revenue streams, product pricing sensitivities, and long-term growth velocity.
Build, maintain, and continually optimize financial models analyzing manufacturing costs, bill of materials (BOM), supply chain logistics, inventory turnover, and cost of goods sold (COGS) to maximize margins.
Translate intricate modeling data, variance analyses, and financial anomalies into executive summaries, presentations, and KPIs that directly assist leadership's decision-making.
Run detailed sensitivity analyses and capital allocation models to forecast corporate cash runway, evaluate major operational expenditures (CapEx), and support strategic runway planning.
Government Contracting & Compliance
Monitor and track contract costs, expenditures, and invoicing requirements associated with SBIR and other government contracts.
Work closely with technical teams to monitor performance against government budgets and support external compliance reviews.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
5+ years of finance and accounting experience, or experience in an Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar FinOps role.
Demonstrated experience owning monthly close and financial reporting.
Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Advanced spreadsheet skills and ability to build financial models from underlying business assumptions.
Ability to effectively engage with external accounting firms, tax advisors, and other financial service providers.
Solid understanding of cash flow, working capital, budgeting, and financial planning.
Ability to analyze complex business issues and communicate financial implications
Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader business objectives.
Ability to operate independently and effectively in a small, fast-moving organization.

Finance and Business Operations Manager (Analyst)

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