Director Finance

Software Finder•201 District, VA

10d

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on, and business-oriented Director Finance to lead the organization’s overall financial strategy, governance, and performance management. This role will be a key member of the Leadership Team, partnering closely with the CEO and functional heads to drive growth, financial discipline, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across accounting, taxation, and financial planning, along with a strong understanding of US financial operations, reporting requirements, and cross-border business considerations, critical for a company operating in or serving the US market.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
CA / ACCA / CMA qualification is mandatory.
10–15 years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
Strong command of IFRS, local tax regulations, and working knowledge of US finance and reporting practices.
Experience managing US market exposure, cross-border transactions, or international clients.
Proven ability to scale finance functions in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial analytics tools.
Strong commercial acumen, leadership presence, and stakeholder management skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
Act as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and Leadership Team on pricing, profitability, investments, and expansion decisions.
Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
Lead long-range financial planning, including multi-year growth and scalability planning.
Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable local and US-related financial and reporting requirements.
Own external audits and financial reviews with auditors and consultants.
Lead companywide budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast cycles.
Establish financial dashboards, KPIs, and management reports for Leadership Team visibility.
Track performance against budgets, identify risks/opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
Embed financial accountability across departments through strong business partnering.
Oversee all taxation matters including income tax, sales tax, withholding taxes, and applicable international tax considerations.
Manage relationships with tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Identify financial, compliance, and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure strong controls around revenue, costs, payroll, and cash management.
Own cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization.
Manage banking relationships, payments, and treasury operations.
Oversee fund utilization, financial risk exposure, and capital allocation decisions.
Support financing, or restructuring initiatives as required by the business.
Lead finance process optimization, automation, and ERP implementation initiatives.
Ensure finance systems and processes are scalable and support multi-entity, multi-currency operations.
Implement best practices in financial reporting, controls, and data accuracy.
Drive continuous improvement across accounting, FP&A, and reporting functions.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance function across accounting, taxation, FP&A, and treasury.
Mentor finance team members; establish succession and capability-building plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Set clear goals, performance expectations, and development paths for the finance team.
Prepare and present financial performance updates, insights, and recommendations to leadership.
Support leadership discussions on growth strategy, cost efficiency, and operational scalability.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to internal and external stakeholders.