Senior Finance Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h3 data-section-id="1omse2h" data-start="71" data-end="125"><span><strong data-start="75" data-end="123">About Brick...</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="126" data-end="390">Brick is transforming how people interact with technology—helping people minimize distractions, reclaim focus, and live more intentionally. Our physical device and companion app turn smartphones from sources of distraction into tools for presence and productivity.</p> <p data-start="392" data-end="586">We’re on a mission to help people take back control of their time and attention so they can focus on what matters most—and we’re building a team of thoughtful, driven people to make that happen.</p></div><p><strong>Job Summary / About the Role:</strong></p> <p>The Senior Finance Manager is a critical role on Brick's finance team, responsible for owning the accounting, reporting, and strategic finance work that keeps us on track as we scale. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this person will be a core builder of the finance function — driving day-to-day execution while partnering cross-functionally with our data team to sharpen KPI reporting across the org. You'll be at the center of how Brick understands and manages its business.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong></p> <p>This role is based in our Chicago office, with an expectation of 3–4 days per week in person. Given the cross-functional nature of this work, in-person collaboration is a core part of how we operate — with flexibility to work from home as needed.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Accounting & Reporting</strong></li> <ul> <li>Own the monthly close process, AP execution, and vendor management</li> <li>Prepare monthly financial packages for leadership and the board</li> <li>Manage ERP configuration, custom reporting, and process improvements</li> <li>Lead cap table maintenance and administration of Brick's equity program</li> </ul> <li><strong>Strategic Finance & Capital</strong></li> <ul> <li>Execute capital markets and treasury workstreams, including debt facility management</li> <li>Drive quarterly strategic finance initiatives (budgeting, forecasting cycles, system rollouts)</li> <li>Lead financial analysis on major growth and cost decisions</li> <li>Manage the annual audit and tax cycle, including external CPA and advisor relationships</li> </ul> <li><strong>Data & Analytics</strong></li> <ul> <li>Partner with our data team and function leads to maintain source-of-truth metrics across the org</li> <li>Own company, leadership, and functional KPI dashboards</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Required Experience</strong> <ul> <li>2–4 years in accounting, audit, FP&A, or transaction advisory</li> <li>Hands-on ownership of a monthly close cycle</li> <li>Exposure to strategic finance work (capital markets, modeling, board materials)</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Preferred Experience</strong> <ul> <li>Startup or small-team experience</li> <li>Background in consumer or ecommerce</li> <li>Hands-on experience with mid-market ERPs</li> <li>Familiarity with SQL or modern BI tools</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Qualities & Skills</strong> <ul> <li>Clear written and verbal communication — you'll translate between finance, ops, growth, and product</li> <li>High ownership mindset with a bias toward execution</li> <li>Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and pivoting as a fast-moving company demands</li> <li>Strong accounting fundamentals (GAAP, accruals, reconciliations) and financial modeling skills</li> <li>Ability to analyze and present data clearly to cross-functional audiences</li> <li>Turns ad-hoc work into repeatable processes</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><em>The base salary range for this role is $90,000–$130,000, depending on experience and qualifications.</em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p data-start="180" data-end="474"><strong data-start="180" data-end="202">What we care about</strong><br data-start="202" data-end="205">We’re building a team of people who take ownership, move with focus, and care deeply about the quality and impact of their work. We hold a high bar, prioritize what matters, and believe the best ideas come from thoughtful, driven individuals who are trusted to execute.</p> <p data-start="476" data-end="733"><strong data-start="476" data-end="503">Compensation & benefits</strong><br data-start="503" data-end="506">We offer competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits for you and your family. We also prioritize flexibility, time to recharge, and a culture that supports both high performance and sustainable work.</p> <p data-start="735" data-end="813" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you’re excited about our mission and this role, we’d love to hear from you.</p></div>