At KARANA, we believe in the power of plants. We believe that it's possible to create insanely delicious, healthier foods that also respect the welfare of the planet at the same time. We're a fast-growing purpose-driven company, initially tapping the power of Jackfruit. A mighty ingredient, Jackfruit, is naturally meat-like, healthy and sustainably sourced with just a bit of processing to help farmers and the planet. We are uniquely positioned with a trifecta of goodness in sourcing ingredients that add value across the food system from crop to table by using amazing bioavailable ingredients that contribute to people’s health, farmer’s success and the planet. We just launched in California, after a very successful launch in Singapore and Hong Kong.

KARANA is based in San Mateo and Singapore and has been featured in CNN, CNBC, Tatler, TechCrunch, and Green Queen, amongst others

KARANA is ripe for new talent in our Finance Department looking for a mid level Financial Services Manager. We start part-time with contracts that can potentially turn into longer term or direct hire roles over time. There is a lot of opportunity to grow and scale with the team if you are the right fit and Series A funding is secured. KARANA is looking for an experienced finance professional who can support our finance department in two markets. Y

Key Responsibilities : 

• Manage financial services in both markets  (US & APAC)

• Vendor lead for both APAC and US. 

• Manage outsourced accountants to deliver monthly reports on time and accurately 

• Weekly Report and Expenses, payments approval

• Provide financial overview and cash flow forecasts to founding team weekly

• Monitor cash balances and communicate to founders 

• Monitor team spending plans and present to founders for approval

• Ownerships of reports and dashboards for founding teams

• Monthly P&L review 

• Managing Carta 409A valuation review once per year with co-founder  

• Issuing Options for all new hires on Carta

• Sending monthly investor updates on PaperstreetCompany-wide project management 

About You: Confident in your capabilities, looking to draw upon your skills and experience to lead and execute on a range of finance projects and ensure that strategic business goals are met. You will be a key confidant and work closely with the founders. You are a perpetual learner who finds ways to get things done and smash through barriers. We are not a large matrix organisation, so decision making is lean and fast—no micromanaging or box-ticking efforts. A lot of opportunity to grow with the company as we scale and build out the team and organisation.  

• You are aligned with our mission and hungry to make a positive impact on the world 

• 7- 10 years of proven success in fast paced and high performing environments e.g. high growth start-ups, strategy consulting, VC, investment banking 

• You're highly organised, proactive, and enjoy rolling your sleeves up in a fast-paced team environment 

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally 

• Data driven and analytical in your approach  

• Global market experience a plus 

• Language skills a plus

You will be a crucial member of the KARANA team helping shape the business and team as we expand and grow. You will do this by diving headfirst into financial tracking, reporting challenges. Working knowledge of Singaporean Banking rules and regulations, customs a plus.

• Familiarity with the following vendors a plus:

  • US

    • Gusto

    • Quickbooks

    • Bill.com

    • Expensify

  • APAC:

    • Counto (custom dashboard)

    • Spenmo

    • Deel (HK Payroll)

  • Global: 

    • Carta

    • Paperstreet

KARANA Perks: 

• A competitive compensation package (stock options and benefits once full time)

• Unlimited annual leave  

• Laidback and fun work environment  

• Opportunity to grow professionally with fast growing start-up 

• First tastes of some of the most cutting-edge meats made from whole plants  

• A chance to make the world a better place