Summary

This role is responsible for the relevant products and services that Chainalysis needs to operate are purchased in a timely manner at a competitive price point. The Financial Operations Associate will execute new purchase requests and renewals. They will manage the purchase workflow and verify the delivery of services in order to ensure that company requirements are met. Additional responsibilities include researching and onboarding new suppliers, and negotiating with vendors as needed.

In this role, you’ll:

1. Monitor vendor progress on purchase order and contracts in process; verify quality of service provided and adherence to contract terms. 
2. Ensure robust, risk-free procurement processes by reviewing documentation and managing contracts to identify any errors — as well as create in-depth documentation.
3. Respond to management and employees to resolve and answer any related questions/issues.
4. Execute critical procure to pay actions, such as vendor onboarding, and ensure integrity of source documents
5. Ensure compliance with company purchase policies and procedures
6. Produce and analyze monthly purchase order volume reports to understand activity levels by department and by dollar levels
7. Make recommendations to company purchasing policy based on perceived risks, gaps, and changes in business
8. Initiative to improve procure to pay processes based on analyzing data or recurring patterns
9. Train employees on purchase requisition process and company policy
10. Partner with Legal, Risk & Compliance, and Accounts Payable to ensure vendors submit required documents that comply with regulatory and company standards
11.  Maintains vendor relations by resolving problems with orders.

We’re looking for candidates who have: 

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
2. A strong sense of initiative and a bias for action
3. The ability to adapt and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, startup environment
4. High attention to detail
5. 3+ years of experience in a financial operations role (accounts payable or procurement)

Nice to have experience:

1. Public company readiness 
2. SOX / 404 experience
3. High growth company exposure

Technologies we use:

1. Netsuite
2. Coupa
3. Vendr

Skills

• Accounting
• Attention to Detail
• Compliance Knowledge
• Critical Thinking
• Team Collaboration