Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Santa Clara, CA 95054
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Finance to join our growing team. This hands-on leadership role requires a seasoned professional with 10-15 years of experience, including significant time spent in high-tech start-up environments—preferably with hardware companies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to strategically manage financial operations while actively engaging in day-to-day finance and accounting processes.
As the Director of Finance, you will oversee a small but efficient team, ensuring financial health and operational excellence. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and enabling its continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Planning:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals.
- Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Provide actionable insights to drive business decisions and profitability.
Accounting & Reporting:
- Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, general ledger, and payroll.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Operational Excellence:
- Manage cash flow, capital allocation, and treasury functions.
- Optimize internal financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability.
- Collaborate with leadership to evaluate and execute growth opportunities, including potential M&A activities.
Team Leadership:
- Mentor, manage and grow a high-performing finance and accounting team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, with a focus on high-tech start-ups; experience in hardware companies is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of success in a senior finance leadership role.
- Strong expertise in technical accounting, financial modeling, budgeting, and reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
- Experience managing audits, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
- Hands-on approach to managing finance and accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages growth and innovation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- The chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.
Compensation:
The pay range for this role is $180,000-$250,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience aligned with internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
