Director of Finance

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Finance in the United States.

This senior finance leadership role serves as the organization’s primary financial steward, combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational responsibility. You will own core accounting, reporting, and financial control functions while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team. Operating in a fast-growing SaaS environment, you will help shape scalable financial systems and processes that support long-term growth. The role blends Controller-level execution with forward-looking financial leadership and strategic planning. You will oversee a small external support team while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. This position also offers a clear progression path toward a future CFO role as the company scales.

You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and actionable insights that support business growth.

• Own the general ledger, month-end close process, and preparation of financial statements
• Oversee bookkeeping support including AP, AR, payroll coordination, and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with best practices
• Coordinate with external accountants for tax filings, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to executive leadership
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital optimization
• Support strategic initiatives as a financial partner to the CEO
• Improve financial systems, processes, and tools to support scalability and efficiency

Requirements:

You bring deep hands-on accounting expertise combined with strong financial leadership experience in fast-paced or scaling environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior-level responsibilities
• Strong background in hands-on accounting, reporting, and financial operations
• Experience in small to mid-sized or high-growth organizations
• Proven ability to build budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Experience with SaaS metrics such as MRR and ARR and revenue recognition concepts (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)
• Familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks and other financial or operational systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate independently while partnering closely with executive leadership
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred; additional industry experience (e.g., energy or wholesale settlements) is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from 120,000 to 160,000 USD, depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility, equity participation, and additional performance-based incentives
• Remote-first role open to candidates across the United States
• Opportunity to grow into a future CFO-level leadership position
• Exposure to strategic decision-making in a scaling SaaS organization
• Collaborative environment with executive-level visibility and impact
• Health, financial, and wellness benefits (details provided during hiring process)
• Work within a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability and clean energy innovation