Director of Finance

We are seeking a Director of Finance to join our team at Sylva, Inc. This role is crucial in driving our financial strategy and operations to new heights. As a fully-remote and highly-decentralized organization, we aim to create an environment where our team members can excel and contribute to the growth of our company. The ideal candidate is an experienced finance leader who is eager to grow with us. Your responsibilities will include managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial statements, developing budgets and forecasts, and providing financial leadership for M&A activities.

Managing and developing the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements; executing on monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Developing budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans to provide insights and analysis for business decisions

Partnering with business unit leaders to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's overall objectives

Assisting with the fundraising process, including financial due diligence and financial modeling

Evaluating and optimizing financial systems and processes to support scalable growth

Providing financial leadership to support M&A and other strategic initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-10 years experience in public accounting, preferably one of the big 4 accounting firms
• 5-7 years experience in a managerial financial reporting role at a mid to large size private company
• CA / CPA or equivalent qualification
• Netsuite experience is required
• Deep understanding of subscription-based business models
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and other regulatory requirements
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Ability to execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Proficient in developing budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans
• Skilled in financial due diligence and financial modeling for fundraising processes
• Experience evaluating and optimizing financial systems and processes for scalable growth
• Familiarity with M&A and other strategic initiatives
• Ability to hire, manage, and develop a remote-first finance team as the company grows

• Competitive salary and equity
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Unlimited PTO (with mandatory 2 weeks per year)
• Immediate 401k contribution with a non-elective contribution of 3% from Sylva
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly WFH stipend
• One-time workplace setup reimbursement
• Generous Parental Leave Policy - 16 weeks fully paid for all parents (birthing, non birthing, foster, adoptive, etc.)
• All employees have access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) which provides extended health & wellness benefits
• Remote first culture