Finance Director; Strategic Finance Lead

We are looking for a Finance Director to lead the financial operations of Devsu, while acting as a strategic partner to leadership. This is not a traditional accounting role. You will act as a senior financial leader, owning financial visibility, planning, and decision support across the company, and serving as a key partner to leadership in shaping the business. You'll be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy and helping shape the financial direction of the business, balancing execution with strategy.

• Own the monthly close process across entities
• Oversee preparation of:
  • Balance Sheet
  • Profit & Loss (P&L)
  • Cash flow statements
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Ecuadorian accounting, tax, and labor regulations (primary)
  • U.S. GAAP
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors in both US and Ecuador jurisdictions

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Build and maintain financial models to support growth decisions.
• Provide insights on:
  • Profitability by client / service line.
  • Cost structure and margin optimization.
  • Cash flow and capital allocation.
• Support leadership in strategic initiatives (pricing, expansion, efficiency).
• Identify risks and opportunities proactively.

• Design and implement cost control and financial discipline frameworks.
• Improve financial processes, reporting clarity, and internal controls through automation and AI.
• Support cross-border structure optimization and tax efficiency (in coordination with advisors).

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in finance/accounting roles, with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Ecuadorian accounting and tax regulations (required).
  • U.S. GAAP (working knowledge required).
• Experience managing multi-entity or international financial operations.
• Proven experience in financial planning, modeling, and analysis (FP&A).
• Strong business acumen—ability to connect numbers to decisions.
• Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

• Master's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience in company valuations (DCF, comparables, transaction support).
• Background in software / tech services companies.
• Experience supporting executive teams or founders directly.
• Exposure to M&A, fundraising, or financial structuring.

• Thinks like an owner, not just an accountant.
• Is comfortable operating with ambiguity and autonomy.
• Can challenge assumptions with data and logic.
• Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking.
• Wants to grow into a future CFO role.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a growing, international company without the bureaucracy of a traditional corporate environment. You'll work directly with leadership, influence key decisions, and help build the financial foundation for the next stage of growth.