Director of Finance and Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take the lead on all accounting, financial planning, and operational accounting activities.

• Formulate, document, and execute accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with GAAP and relevant regulations.

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate and complete financial statements.

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, cash forecasting, liquidity, and treasury functions.

• Organize annual audits and manage internal audit programs, including addressing any findings.

• Spearhead the optimization, automation, and enhancement of accounting processes and systems.

• Guarantee adherence to governmental financial and tax regulations while supporting tax strategy initiatives.

• Oversee FP&A activities, which encompass budgeting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis.

• Direct board and lender financial reporting activities.

• Deliver financial insights and analyses to operational leaders to assist in executive decision-making.

• Assess capital management, optimize working capital, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.

• Collaborate with leadership on long-term planning, financing strategies, investor relations, and pricing tactics.

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing finance and accounting team.

• Promote collaboration between finance and other departments.

• Maintain relationships with auditors, lenders, and external financial stakeholders.

• Address financial information requests with accurate, timely analysis and recommendations.

• Assist management and board committees with financial analyses, reporting, and presentations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.

• At least 5 years of direct oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, and general ledger management.

• Proven experience in managing accounting close processes, preparing financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and external reporting.

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and modeling techniques.

• Strong familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software.

• Knowledgeable in internal controls, COSO framework, audit best practices, and SOX compliance.

• Experience in managing accounting and finance teams, along with talent development.

• Advanced skills in Excel and financial analysis tools.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

• Background in process mapping, redesign, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Capability to work effectively with external auditors and oversee audit engagements.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and control.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive consumer information and adhere to privacy and data protection regulations.

• Availability for full-time salaried work of 40+ hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off.

• 11 paid holidays.

• Medical coverage: 100% of base benefits for employees and 50% for dependents.

• Dental coverage: 50% of base benefits for employees and dependents.

• Vision coverage: 50% of base benefits for employees and dependents.

• $25,000 company-paid life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) program with employer match.

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO).