Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Finance to lead the company’s financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and operational finance functions. This role is responsible for providing financial leadership, supporting executive decision-making, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring the organization maintains strong financial controls and compliance standards. The ideal candidate is analytical, business-minded, and capable of translating financial data into actionable insights that support company growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning Analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and KPI dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
- Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Partner with department leaders on budgeting, spend management, and financial accountability.
Financial Reporting Accounting Oversight
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
- Maintain effective internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting standards.
Cash Flow Treasury Management
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and cash forecasting.
- Oversee banking relationships, financing activities, and capital allocation strategies.
- Ensure adequate financial resources to support operational and growth objectives.
Business Operations Strategic Finance
- Partner with leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze profitability, pricing, and operational performance to identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization.
- Support fundraising, acquisitions, and other corporate finance initiatives as needed.
Compliance, Risk Management Controls
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and reporting obligations.
- Oversee audits, financial policies, internal controls, and risk management practices.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Leadership Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members.
- Build scalable financial processes and systems to support company growth.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and financial accountability across the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, or related functions.
- 3+ years of experience in a finance leadership or management role.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, excel, financial modeling, and financial management systems.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Experience overseeing accounting operations and financial controls.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
- Strong technology aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and implement new financial systems, tools, and automation platforms.
- Experience supporting high-growth organizations or scaling finance operations.
- Strong business partnering and executive communication skills.
- Experience with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and financial reporting platforms.
- Knowledge of fundraising, debt financing, or investor reporting processes.
- Experience improving financial systems, automation, and operational workflows.
- Career minded looking for opportunities to grow.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely financial reporting that supports informed decision-making.
- Reliable budgets and forecasts that improve planning and resource allocation.
- Strong cash flow management and financial discipline across the organization.
- Improved profitability through data-driven analysis and operational insights.
- Scalable financial processes and controls that support continued company growth.
- Trusted partnership with executive leadership on strategic and financial initiatives.
- A high-performing finance function that drives accountability, efficiency, and long-term business success.
$150-220k annually, depending on experience, expertise, and strategic value brought to the organization.
Location Benefits
This role is based in Downtown Vancouver, WA.
Impact Scale Offers
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Retirement savings options
- Paid time off
- Catered lunches
- Coffee bar
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