Director of Finance – Operations

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of FP&A, financial modeling, and long-term strategic planning.

• Direct investor reporting and create financial presentations for the board.

• Administer cap table management and equity-related matters.

• Supervise the maintenance and continuous enhancement of KPI scorecard reporting and financial dashboards.

• Assist in strategic initiatives including cross-functional analytical support, M&A, and fundraising efforts.

• Manage legal, insurance, and compliance issues as required.

• Lead the audit process.

• Support the development and execution of variable compensation plans, including monthly and quarterly commission calculations.

• Oversee the People Ops function, with an HR Manager reporting directly to you.

• Ensure smooth and consistent employee onboarding and offboarding experiences throughout the organization.

• Collaborate with hiring managers and leadership on people strategies, compensation benchmarking, and organizational planning.

• Maintain and enhance HR policies, employee handbooks, and ensure compliance with relevant employment laws.

• Act as the IT and tool administrator for all corporate and GTM software, overseeing user access provisioning and de-provisioning.

• Manage the company's SaaS tool portfolio, including license tracking, usage audits, and vendor relationships.

• Lead negotiations for software renewals to optimize costs and contract terms across the portfolio.

• Establish and uphold processes for tool governance, access controls, and security compliance in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a leadership position in finance (previously held roles such as Director/VP/Head of Finance), ideally within the tech/SaaS industry.

• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and modeling.

• Experience collaborating with the CEO and executive team to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• Familiarity with navigating and utilizing data from CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and ERP systems (e.g., Quickbooks, NetSuite).

• Proven experience in scaling financial systems and processes in a fast-paced setting.

• Knowledge of SaaS tool administration, vendor management, and software contract negotiation.

• Exceptional communication skills to translate intricate financial and operational insights into actionable business strategies.

• Ability to excel in a dynamic startup environment, showcasing adaptability, curiosity, and initiative.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to effectively convey complex concepts across cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Take ownership of the systems, processes, and financial infrastructure that numerous DTC brands rely on.

• Enjoy high autonomy: you'll set the direction, make recommendations, and be the go-to person for solutions within the business.

• Make a strategic impact: you'll serve as a close strategic partner to the executive team, participating in discussions that shape the company's trajectory.

• Influence across functions: you'll act as the connective link between finance, operations, and people strategy, with the authority to foster cohesion across the organization.