Director - Finance

General Summary:

The Director position will be focused on topline Saas revenue reporting. The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the organization’s core financial management functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), reporting, and strategic decision support. This role leads a global team of finance professionals and partners closely with senior leadership to ensure financial integrity, support business growth, and drive operational excellence. The Director of Finance provides day‑to‑day oversight of financial operations while implementing long‑term improvements to enhance financial performance, analytical capability, and strategic insight.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets goals and objectives for team members to achieve financial and operational outcomes. 

• Manages a finance department or unit that includes multiple teams, such as FP&A, reporting, and business partnering groups. 

• Influences organizational financial practices and provides thought leadership on financial strategy. 

• Communicates and collaborates with executive leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities. 

• Owns short- and midterm execution of the financial strategy, including planning cycles, forecasts, and performance reviews. 

• Leads and prioritizes daily activities of the finance and FP&A teams. 

• Manages, mentors, and coaches staff to foster a collaborative and highperforming environment. 

• Coordinates cross-functional communication to align planning and reporting processes with business strategy. 

• Provides analysis and insights to support investment decisions, resource allocation, and efficiency initiatives. 

• Implements action plans developed with leadership using data-driven metrics and insights. 

• Drives improvements to financial processes, policies, and internal controls to optimize operational performance. 

• Measures, analyzes, and reports key financial metrics to identify trends and provide recommendations. 

• Partners with business units to establish performance targets, develop budgets, and monitor financial results. 

• Utilizes financial data and reporting to recommend system enhancements, process automation, and capability improvements. 

• Forecasts staffing needs and manages departmental resource planning. 

• Identifies and implements cost-saving initiatives and financial optimization strategies. 

• Oversees the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting. 

• Ensures monthend, quarterend, and yearend financial close processes are completed on schedule and in alignment with company policies. 

• Responds to escalated financial inquiries and issues with urgency and clear guidance. 

• Leads regular team meetings to support communication, alignment, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and financial acumen.

• Ability to diagnose complex financial challenges requiring in‑depth analysis.

• Strong commitment to teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts to non‑finance leaders.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications and financial planning tools.

• Professional presence suitable for interaction with executive leadership and stakeholders across the business.

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred. 

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance. 

• 5+ years of managerial or leadership experience.

Working Conditions:

• Remote

• 0-10% travel may be required