Director of Finance

Safehouse Security Solutions & Transport•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance will oversee the company's overall financial operations and financial strategy, working closely with the CEO and Operations leadership to support long-term financial planning and company growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
5–10 years in accounting, finance, or financial management, including hands-on payroll, AP/AR, and financial controls
Strong Excel and accounting software skills
Ability to analyze labor costs, client profitability, and overall company performance, and to explain what you find clearly
Located in the Los Angeles area, near Studio City
Willing to complete a background check

Nice To Haves

MBA, Master's in Finance, or Master's in Accounting
CPA preferred
Experience in security, staffing, or another labor-intensive industry (strongly preferred)
Ideally we want someone who comes from a Smaller Company

Responsibilities

Own the budget, forecasts, and cash flow.
Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, and give leadership clear recommendations based on them.
Oversee bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Work with our outside CPA and tax advisors to keep us compliant and audit-ready.
Oversee payroll and track overtime.
Make sure payroll matches schedules and client billing.
Make sure every invoice reflects contracted rates, hours, overtime, and special events.
Follow up on overdue accounts and fix billing errors quickly.
Track margins on each client account and flag the ones that are slipping.
Help set pricing for new contracts and renewals.
Strengthen financial controls to prevent fraud and payroll errors.
Manage insurance and workers' comp costs, set company KPIs, and model the numbers behind growth decisions.