Curacity - Director of Finance

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations ("CI") is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join Curacity:
Hotel marketing software that turns media into revenue!!

Hybrid - 1-3 days a week at either the NYC or Stamford, CT office:

• NYC Office - 36 West 20th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011
• Stamford, CT Office - 700 Canal Street, 1st Floor, Samford, CT 08902

Curacity is a demand creation platform that helps travel brands measure revenue from upper‑funnel marketing. By delivering premium content to opt-in subscribers of trusted media brands, Curacity enables hotels, resorts, and cruises to reach high‑intent travelers during the inspiration phase, before they make purchase decisions. Its attribution technology closes the loop between marketing and bookings, identifying which media‑exposed guests ultimately book a stay.

Curacity empowers travel marketers to make smarter decisions with data by directly linking content to revenue. Named among Inc. 5000's top 20 travel and hospitality companies and Digiday's Best Content Marketing Platform of 2024, Curacity has its headquarters in New York with offices in Stamford, Conn., Toronto, and Buenos Aires.

We are seeking an AI‑native, hands‑on Director of Finance to lead accounting and finance operations, own day‑to‑day execution, and bring financial rigor to a fast‑growing technology company serving the hospitality industry. This role is ideal for a finance professional who can build and own day‑to‑day accounting and financial strategy functions while supporting operational efficiency in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

• Perform all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month‑end close
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies
• Oversee revenue recognition and expense management processes
• Oversee transition to new accounting system and assist with auditor selection
• Monitor spending and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies
• Provide support as needed during strategic planning, pricing model, and contract analysis processes

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners
• Manage insurance, licensing, and regulatory requirements as needed
• Support potential investor, lender, or board reporting requirements

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health and dental insurance
• Oversee COBRA administration
• Support employee onboarding and orientation processes as they relate to payroll and benefits
• Build, lead and mentor accounting and finance staff as the department grows
• Establish scalable financial processes and systems
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sales, and customer success teams

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
• 8–15 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Full fluency in Quick Books Online required
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls
• Strong working knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Lovable
• Experience with payroll, multi‑state operations, and vendor management
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience required; experience with Net Suite, Sage Intacct, Concur, ADP, or similar platforms a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

• Ability to balance operational execution with process improvement over time
• Collaborative…