Director of Finance

Whitestone

10h•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a Director of Finance who thrives at the intersection of operations, systems, and strategic insight. This role leads the day-to-day financial operations of Whitestone, ensuring accuracy and discipline today while building the foundation needed to scale tomorrow. The ideal candidate is both highly operational and forward-looking, with a strong command of financial data, systems, and processes, but equally skilled at translating that into clear insights that drive business decisions. They will bring structure to complexity, build scalable frameworks, and hold a high bar for accuracy and efficiency, while also partnering closely across the business to drive alignment and performance. They’ll oversee core finance functions including accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial systems, with direct leadership of the accounting team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll create and strengthen processes, improve reporting, and build a finance function that can support global growth. You’ll balance execution with leadership, ensuring strong day-to-day performance while developing the infrastructure, team, and cross-functional partnerships needed for the next stage of the company’s evolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of accounting and finance operations
Experience in a high-growth environment, with exposure to scaling financial processes and systems
Strong hands-on experience with: QuickBooks (Online or Enterprise)
Financial planning & analysis tools (e.g., Fathom or similar)
Tax and compliance tools (e.g., Avalara / AvaTax or equivalent)
Experience managing financial operations across multiple entities or geographies preferred
Experience with project management tools (Asana, or similar tool)
Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and close processes
Proven ability to improve processes, implement systems, and drive operational efficiency
Effective communicator with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights

Nice To Haves

Experience in Promotional Products or similar industry is a plus
Familiarity with AI tools used in Finance and Accounting is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, invoicing), ensuring accurate and timely execution through the team
Manage and develop the Accounting team and Finance Systems Specialist, driving accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Own the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all transactional financial data
Oversee monthly close activities, including invoicing and reconciliations, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and standardized processes across accounting functions
Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, errors, and process breakdowns
Drive continuous improvement of finance workflows to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
Set clear expectations, prioritize team workload, and allocate resources to meet business needs with diligent project planning
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback, including formal review cycles
Build and maintain structured training programs and documentation through Whitestone University
Serve as the primary finance point of contact for internal departments, vendors, and clients
Translate finance priorities into clear processes and expectations for the team
Communicate proactively on financial processes, timelines, and issue resolution across stakeholders