Director of Finance & Accounting, Gradient Comfort

• 10+ years of strategic finance and accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA and / or MBA preferred
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a hardware company; familiarity with cleantech is a plus
• Familiarity with QuickBooks advanced, other SaaS applications (A/P, T&E, PO, Equity)
• Broad and in-depth experience with operational accounting---GL, Cost and Inventory, Revenue and A/R, A/P, Equity and toolsets
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills
• Demonstrated success working with both pre-revenue and post-revenue business models, showcasing adaptability in diverse financial landscapes
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactical plans efficiently
• Strong leadership skills coupled with a collaborative mindset, capable of inspiring teams across the organization

Desirable

• As the Director of Finance & Accounting, you will be the most senior finance executive in our organization, reporting directly to the COO
• This is a unique opportunity to shape our financial strategy while managing day-to-day operations
• You will play a critical role in guiding our financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that our financial health aligns with our mission to drive clean technology forward
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth objectives and align with our mission
• Own the Corporate forecasting and budgeting processes, including Annual Planning as well as monthly and quarterly forecast processes
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to optimize resources
• Own operational accounting management, month-end closing, audit collaboration and reporting
• Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team, board of directors, and investors, providing insights and recommendations
• Manage financial model and provide financial data and insights to support fundraising efforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze revenue models and assess financial performance for both pre-revenue and post-revenue phases. Develop and own a strategic asset allocation framework for measuring ROI of spend
• Build out systems and processes: ERP, including order management, purchasing module, inventory and costing, etc
• Lead financial audits and ensure compliance with regulations and accounting standards
• Research technical accounting issues, draft white papers and policies
• Manage company 401k plan and administer employee stock option plan
• Coordinate tax accounting firm on compliance and tax planning
• Mentor and manage one direct report, fostering their professional growth while ensuring high-quality output
• Forecast future growth needs in the finance department & scale for growth as needed