Senior Director of Finance Remote

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director of Finance based in the United States. The Senior Director of Finance will lead the financial strategy, planning, accounting, and operations of a growing subscription-based technology business. This leadership role will work closely with the CEO and executive team to guide strategic decisions, support sustainable growth, and strengthen financial performance.

You will oversee financial planning and analysis, SaaS performance metrics, accounting, treasury, and financial systems. The position combines strategic business partnership with hands-on financial leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and effective resource allocation. You will also build scalable processes, develop a high-performing finance team, and support fundraising and investor relations. This is an opportunity to shape the financial infrastructure of an innovative, product-driven organization operating in the scientific intelligence and life sciences ecosystem.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on business strategy, pricing, growth investments, and resource allocation.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Content teams to establish budgets, monitor performance, and translate financial insights into actionable decisions.
• Lead annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial modeling.
• Support fundraising activities, investor relations, and board reporting, including the preparation of financial presentations and investor updates.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis, including reporting on key SaaS metrics such as ARR, MRR, gross and net revenue retention, and churn.
• Develop monthly management reports, conduct variance analysis, and explain key financial performance trends.
• Model pricing and packaging strategies, new product opportunities, and market expansion initiatives.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, runway planning, and financial scenario analysis.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure accurate subscription and enterprise revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Supervise billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, expense management, and general ledger activities.
• Manage annual audits, tax compliance, including international sales tax and VAT, and relationships with external financial advisors.
• Maintain banking relationships, monitor debt covenant compliance, and oversee equity administration in collaboration with the CEO.
• Design scalable financial processes, internal controls, and operational policies to support business growth.
• Optimize finance systems, including ERP, billing, financial planning, and spend management tools, ensuring effective integration with CRM platforms.
• Support the review and negotiation of client and vendor contracts, particularly regarding financial terms.
• Oversee insurance arrangements and risk management activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team while defining the department's strategic roadmap and priorities.
• Promote financial literacy, transparency, and accountability across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines extensive financial leadership experience with strong SaaS expertise, strategic thinking, and a hands‑on approach to building scalable finance operations. You should bring:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including at least 5 years managing finance or accounting teams.
• At least 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting leadership role within a venture‑backed or high‑growth SaaS startup, ideally during a significant scaling phase.
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