Director of Finance and Accounting

Fullmind • Greenwich, CT

8h • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Finance & Accounting will own the day‑to‑day finance and accounting operations of a growing, VC‑backed company. This role is a critical builder–operator position, responsible for establishing scalable accounting processes, leading the company through its first external audit, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting as the business scales.
Reporting to the COO, this role is intentionally hands‑on and execution‑focused. The Director will serve as the senior internal owner of accounting and finance operations, while partnering with external advisors and leadership on higher‑order initiatives as the company grows. This role will manage a small team of finance and accounting professionals. This position offers meaningful scope, visibility, and the opportunity to grow with the business.

Requirements

• CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience preparing a company for its first external audit.
• Proven track record of scaling accounting and finance operations during periods of rapid growth (2x revenue and beyond).
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong technical accounting expertise.
• Experience building processes and controls in a high‑growth or pre‑IPO environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Previous management experience

Nice To Haves

• Background in high‑growth startups, scale‑ups, or PE/VC‑backed companies.
• Experience with ERP implementations or major financial system upgrades.
• Exposure to fundraising, diligence, or board‑level financial reporting.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience.

Responsibilities

• Own all core accounting functions, including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and cash management.
• Lead the monthly and year‑end close processes; establish close calendars, reconciliations, and documentation standards.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Lead preparation for and execution of the company’s first external financial statement audit.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact for external auditors.
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax advisors to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Identify and remediate gaps in documentation, controls, and processes in a pragmatic, right‑sized manner.
• Design and implement scalable accounting workflows and internal controls appropriate for a growth‑stage company.
• Improve efficiency, automation, and repeatability of finance and accounting processes.
• Build infrastructure to support 2x+ revenue growth without over‑engineering.
• Own the annual budgeting process and forecasting.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and basic financial models.
• Deliver variance analysis and KPI reporting for leadership decision‑making.
• Partner with the COO on financial insights related to growth, hiring, and operating leverage.
• Lead and develop a small internal accounting team, as well as manage outsourced partners (e.g., payroll, tax, audit support).
• Establish clear roles, accountability, and documentation within the function.
• Ensure smooth collaboration across operations, legal, and leadership teams.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• 401(k) program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Access to medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance coverage options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed