Director of Finance & Accounting

Got Light•San Francisco, CA

1d•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance & Accounting leads and oversees all financial operations of the company, including accounting, payroll, and financial planning and analysis, for an organization of approximately 110 employees. The Director is responsible for leading the company’s finance and accounting function, overseeing day-to-day financial operations while providing strategic financial leadership to ownership and executive leadership. Embracing an internal "customer service” model, this role combines hands-on management of financial systems and compliance with strategic analysis and forecasting to support executive decision-making and company growth. Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Operations, the Director of Finance & Accounting partners closely with ownership, and external advisors (CPA, tax, and legal) to ensure financial accuracy, strategic alignment, and fiscal discipline across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
7-10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of accounting or FP&A functions.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash flow management, and financial modeling.
Proven ability to oversee both day-to-day accounting operations and high-level strategic planning.
Skilled in Excel/Google Sheets modeling and familiar with tools such as QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, and modern ERP or BI software.
Executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial audiences
Change management skills
Proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, team-driven, systems thinker

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with ownership and executive leadership, providing financial insights and data-backed recommendations to support company goals.
Partner with Sales, Operations, and executive leadership to analyze profitability, pricing, and key business trends, providing actionable recommendations that improve financial performance and support informed business decisions.
Drive the annual budget planning process in partnership with the Senior Director of Business Operations and department heads, ensuring budgets align with company strategy and financial targets.
Conduct analysis on performance, revenue mix, and cost efficiency to identify opportunities for margin improvement and develop actionable recommendations for leadership.
Provide forward-looking financial planning, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, analysis of capital expenditures, scenario planning, and supporting strategic planning initiatives.
Lead monthly/annual closes, producing financial statements, and preparing cash flow projections.
Collaborate with executive leadership to define metrics and KPIs to continually measure and track financial performance, profitability, and efficiency.
Overseeing day-to-day functions including AP/AR, treasury management, cash management, and bank relationships.
Maintain oversight of payroll, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
Oversee the company’s accounting function, ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant financial records and timely month-end/year-end closes.
Ensure accurate client billing, revenue recognition, and expense coding to support profitability tracking.
Utilize advanced Excel and financial modeling tools to analyze financial data, build forecasts, and support strategic decision-making.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by the accounting team.
Supervise and mentor an Accounting Manager and support staff, fostering clarity of roles, accountability, and professional growth.
Represent the Finance & Accounting department as part of Got Light’s Department Heads leadership team.
Manage compliance with all local, state, and federal tax obligations (sales, business, payroll, property).
Oversee 401(k) plan administration, including contribution uploads, employer matching, and reconciliation.
Coordinate with external CPA on income tax filings, audits, and depreciation schedules.
Support and execute internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks to safeguard company assets, mentoring team members on compliance responsibilities.
Maintain insurance renewals and risk coverage in coordination with HR and operations teams.
Evaluate and implement financial systems and reporting tools to streamline processes, improving real-time visibility.
Drive finance automation initiatives to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and enhance scalability, mentoring the finance team on process improvements.
Embrace an ongoing “continuous improvements” approach to collaborating on cross-team process improvements and recommendations with Department Head leadership and beyond.