Senior Director of Finance

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

📋 Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team regarding strategy, pricing, growth investments, and resource allocation.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Content leaders to establish budgets, monitor performance, and convert financial data into actionable decisions.

• Lead the development of the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial models.

• Assist in fundraising efforts, investor relations, and board reporting, including the creation of board presentations and updates for investors.

• Responsible for reporting on essential SaaS metrics such as ARR/MRR, net and gross revenue retention, and churn rates.

• Create monthly management reports and variance analysis to clarify financial movements and their causes.

• Model changes in pricing and packaging, introduction of new products, and market expansion strategies.

• Manage cash flow forecasting, runway planning, and scenario analysis.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings in accordance with US GAAP.

• Oversee revenue recognition for subscription and enterprise contracts in compliance with ASC 606.

• Supervise billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, expense management, and general ledger activities.

• Manage the annual audit, tax compliance including sales tax/VAT for international clients, and coordination with external advisors.

• Maintain banking relationships and ensure adherence to debt covenants.

• Manage equity administration in collaboration with the CEO.

• Design scalable processes and internal controls suitable for a growing organization.

• Optimize finance systems and their integration with the CRM platform.

• Assist in client and vendor contract reviews and negotiations concerning financial terms.

• Oversee insurance and risk management processes.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.

• Establish the finance roadmap and set priorities as the company expands.

• Foster financial literacy and accountability throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including at least 5 years in management roles within finance or accounting teams.

• At least 2 years in a finance or accounting position at a venture-backed or rapidly growing SaaS startup, ideally during a significant scaling phase.

• Strong understanding of SaaS economics and subscription metrics, with the ability to communicate these concepts effectively to non-financial leaders.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription-based businesses.

• Proven business partnership capabilities: a history of influencing executive and departmental decisions rather than merely reporting results.

• Practical experience in building forecasts, operating plans, and board-level reporting.

• A proactive mindset: comfortable engaging with details while also guiding long-term strategic direction.

• Exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, and high integrity.

• A desire for personal growth and development as the company scales.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA, CMA, or MBA credentials are advantageous.

• Experience in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, or due diligence processes is a plus.

• Background in serving clients in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceuticals, or scientific information sectors is beneficial.

• Familiarity with international operations, multi-currency billing, and global tax is a plus.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks, Stripe, Brex, Bill, HubSpot, and contemporary FP&A platforms is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, variable compensation, and equity options.

• A comprehensive selection of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, including generous coverage under a platinum PPO healthcare plan.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Coverage for cancer and critical illnesses.

• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment) along with a childcare FSA plan.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Stipend for home office setup for fully remote employees.

• Support for learning and development initiatives.

• Generous and flexible vacation and leave policies.