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Finance & Strategy ManagerAlabaster Co • Los Angeles, CA, US
Finance & Strategy Manager

Finance & Strategy Manager

Alabaster Co • Los Angeles, CA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Alabaster Finance Leadership Opportunity

Alabaster is one of the most exciting and fast-growing companies in faith-based publishing today. Founded in Los Angeles, we create beautiful and compelling Christian productsintegrating thoughtful design, theological depth, and cultural relevance to help people engage with faith in meaningful ways.

What began as a Kickstarter campaign in 2016 has grown into a brand that has sold over 1 million Bibles and bookshelping to pioneer a new category in Christian publishing where design and spiritual depth go hand in hand.

You'll find our products everywherefrom TikTok Shop and Barnes & Noble to independent bookstores and major Christian conferences across the country. Our titles regularly appear on multiple Amazon Best Sellers lists, backed by over 5,000 five-star reviews. We've been featured by The Washington Post, Fox Business, and Christianity Today, and Alabaster has made six appearances on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.

At the heart of it all is our 16 person teama mission-driven, creatively brilliant group of people who care deeply about doing work that matters. We're building a culture of creativity, excellence, and impactand we're just getting started.

If you're excited about creating high-quality, design-forward products that inspire peoplewe'd love to meet you.

Our vision is to see all humanity experience God as beautifuland we believe the future of Christian formation must be creative, accessible, and shaped by culture-makers who care deeply about both truth and creativity.

Over the next 10 years, we're building Alabaster into a category-defining Christian brandone that spans across more than just book publishing. We're assembling a world-class team of builders, storytellers, and operators to make that vision realpeople who are hungry to grow, grounded in purpose, and ready to create products that inspire generations.

If you're looking for a once-in-a-decade opportunity to help shape the future of faith and culturewe'd love to meet you.

At Alabaster, you'll enjoy :

  • Ownership and Impact : You'll be trusted to take ownership of your work and make meaningful contributions from day one. We move fast, stay scrappy, and make decisions that drive real resultswith plenty of room for initiative and leadership.
  • A Purpose-Driven Team : We're not just here to sell bookswe're here to build something that matters. Every team member plays a role in shaping products that people love, share, and grow with. You'll join a team that cares deeply about craft, culture, and impact.
  • Top-Tier Team, Grounded in Values : You'll work alongside thoughtful, talented people who lead with humility and believe relationships matter. We're proud of our cultureshaped by people who go above and beyond, care deeply, and show up fully.
  • Real Results, Not Just Vibes : Alabaster has a 95% employee retention rate, a 5-star Glassdoor review, and has made six appearances on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. We're not just a great place to workwe're a great team doing great work.

The Role :

This is a high-leverage, strategic leadership role that turns finance from a reporting function into a decision-making engine. You'll build a scalable financial operating system, partner cross-functionally to set and manage departmental targets, and ensure Alabaster runs on clarity, accountability, and sound financial discipline.

You'll balance strategic FP&A leadership with hands-on execution, translating numbers into insights, aligning teams to goals, and ensuring our growth remains sustainable and mission-driven.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :
  • Build and maintain dynamic financial models for revenue, expenses, cash flow, and margin forecasting.
  • Develop budgets and scenario plans that guide leadership decisions and company strategy.
  • Translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance leaders.
  • Departmental Target-Setting & Accountability :
  • Partner with department heads to set quarterly budgets, KPIs, and operating targets.
  • Establish accountability cadences and ensure visibility across teams.
  • Drive a performance culture through clear financial reporting and feedback loops.
  • Financial Reporting & Investor Relations :
  • Deliver timely, accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
  • Present company performance, forecasts, and key metrics to leadership, investors, and stakeholders.
  • Prepare quarterly financial presentations, investor updates, and compliance deliverables.
  • Accounting Oversight & Compliance :
  • Manage internal and external accounting resources (bookkeepers, CPAs, auditors).
  • Oversee month-end close, tax filings (US, Canada, AU), and ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory regulations.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and documentation.
  • Cash & Demand Planning :
  • Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
  • Align inventory, purchasing, and sales forecasts to optimize liquidity and minimize risk.
  • Partner with Operations to improve demand planning accuracy and efficiency.
  • Systems, Processes & Strategic Projects :
  • Implement scalable financial systems and reporting rhythms (e.g., NetSuite, BI dashboards).
  • Manage key financial relationships (banks, lenders, external partners).
  • Support special projects such as ERP integrations, new channel launches, or operational process improvements.
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