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Job Description
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Mesa Arizona (hybrid flexibility available)
Reports to: CEO
About Us:
At Proof Bread were more than a bakery were a movement rooted in craftsmanship transparency and local impact. Every loaf is naturally leavened every ingredient intentionally sourced and every decision made with integrity. We mill our own flour bake for our community teach through our YouTube channel and ship our grains and tools to bakers across the country through .
Were growing and with growth comes the need for clear grounded and forward-thinking financial leadership.
Position Summary:
The Finance Manager at Proof Bread plays a key strategic and operational role in maintaining the financial health of the business. This position is responsible for budgeting forecasting cash flow management financial reporting and supporting data-driven decision-making across departments. The ideal candidate is hands-on detail-oriented and aligned with our mission to build a values-led sustainable company thats redefining artisan baking around the globe.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Forecasting
- Partner with leadership to develop short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with business goals
- Build and maintain dynamic forecasting models for revenue expenses and cash flow
- Analyze trends costs and margins to provide actionable insights
Budgeting & Reporting
- Lead annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasting
- Prepare and present monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
- Track actuals vs. budget and explain variances with clarity
Cash Flow & Capital Management
- Manage daily and weekly cash flow; anticipate and plan for future liquidity needs
- Oversee debt structure and capital allocations ensuring smart growth and solvency
- Support financing initiatives grant applications and investor reporting as needed
Operations & Process Optimization
- Establish monitor and improve financial systems and controls
- Collaborate with department heads (Logistics Retail Production etc.) to track KPIs and cost efficiency
- Manage AR/AP payroll accuracy checks and vendor payments in coordination with bookkeeping
Compliance & Risk
- Ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements and labor-related finance issues
- Liaise with external accountants lenders and advisors
- Help model and mitigate financial risk
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field (CPA a plus)
- 5 years in financial management or business finance ideally in a fast-growing small business
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online Excel/Google Sheets and forecasting tools
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication able to translate numbers into meaningful stories
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for operational excellence
- Deep alignment with our values: craftsmanship transparency efficiency ownership and growth
- Familiarity with EOS a plus
Why Join Proof Bread
- Be part of a mission-driven company shaping the future of community artisan baking
- Contribute meaningfully to a fast-growing vertically integrated business
- Enjoy an open creative culture where excellence and people both matter
- Competitive salary PTO and room to grow
To Apply:
Email your resume and a brief note on why youre excited about this role to
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
