Employee-Owned Finance & Accounting Jobs

Overview

Finance and accounting jobs at employee-owned companies offer a distinctive amalgamation of financial expertise and shared ownership, defining a dynamic professional landscape. With a direct stake in their company’s success, finance and accounting professionals not only manage fiscal operations but also play a pivotal role in optimizing financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, providing data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, and upholding the financial health of the company in alignment with its employee-ownership ethos.

Finance and accounting jobs typically require a relevant degree, proficiency in financial analysis and reporting, familiarity with accounting software and regulations, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information effectively. Financial acumen combined with ownership culture creates a motivated, empowered, and collaborative workforce, driving sound financial decision-making and contributing to the company's enduring success.

Employee Ownership

Employee ownership changes the relationship between the company and employee. Today there are 6,400 employee-owned companies in America.

Wealth Building

Working at an employee-owned company provides tremendous wealth-building benefits beyond conventional roles. Employee-owned companies provide every employee with reasonable access to ownership through broad-based structures such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), or even Direct Share Ownership Plans (DSOPs). 

Ownership aligns interests and encourages wealth accumulation as the company thrives, enhancing the financial security of the employee-owners and positively impacting the culture of the business.

Ownership Culture

Broad-based ownership creates alignment, fosters commitment, increases collaboration, and drives innovation. Giving employees a direct financial stake in the success of the company incentivizes efficiency, leads to improved decision-making, and increases customer satisfaction. The shared responsibility created by an ownership culture strengthens the company’s performance, which benefits employees through shared ownership. 

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positions list a wide range of experience, ranging from 1-10 years of baking/finance/accounting experience
• Degree requirements vary from a Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Finance or related fields
• Proficient in using office equipment and technology, i.e. laptop, scanner, printer, apps, camera phones, etc. is required for most positions
• Most roles require you to pass background check and drug screen
• Ability to complete necessary licenses/certifications upon hire