Director of Finance

FleetPulse • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a high-impact, first-in-seat finance position at FleetPulse, an inflection-point company with strong investor backing and major OEM distribution partnerships. The Director of Finance will be responsible for building the finance function from scratch, owning the end-to-end monthly close process, financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable, tax and compliance, forecasting and budgeting, and systems and infrastructure. The role requires a "full-stack finance ownership" approach, being equally comfortable with closing books and building financial models. The individual will serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on strategic decisions, commercial deals, board preparation, and investor reporting, and will partner cross-functionally to ensure financial processes support the business. The company values a "Let’s figure it out!!" attitude, a builder mentality, humility, curiosity, resilience, and a deep care for accuracy and integrity. The position offers direct access to the CEO and full context on strategy, customers, and roadmap, with real ownership to set the direction for how finance works at FleetPulse for years to come.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including direct ownership of accounting close, financial reporting, and FP&A functions.
• Prior experience as the senior-most finance resource at a startup or growth-stage company; ideally SaaS or technology.
• Hands-on experience owning tax compliance and working with external tax advisors.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing an ERP migration (QuickBooks Online Advanced, or similar).
• Strong financial modeling skills; advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency required.
• Strong perspective on leveraging AI in Finance function.
• Based in Chicago, IL.

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly close process—managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis—and deliver accurate financials to leadership on a consistent, predictable schedule.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial packages for the CEO and board, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI dashboards.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls appropriate for a high-growth SaaS company.
• Own and continuously improve the AR process: invoicing, collections, aging management, and customer billing reconciliation.
• Reduce DSO and ensure cash collection keeps pace with revenue growth.
• Own the AP process: vendor onboarding, invoice approval workflows, payment runs, and expense management.
• Drive efficiency while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements—whether through better tooling, automation, or tightened workflows—to scale AR and AP without proportional headcount growth.
• Manage all federal, state, and local tax filings (income tax, sales tax, payroll tax) in coordination with external tax advisors; ensure FleetPulse is fully compliant across all jurisdictions.
• Maintain corporate records and manage audit readiness; coordinate annual audits or reviews with external accountants.
• Stay ahead of tax planning opportunities relevant to a venture-backed SaaS company (R&D tax credits, state nexus, etc.).
• Lead the annual budget process: partner with department heads to build a bottoms-up operating plan that is realistic, aligned to strategic priorities, and board-ready.
• Maintain a rolling 12-month financial forecast, updating assumptions based on actuals and business developments; surface risks and opportunities proactively.
• Own cash flow forecasting and runway visibility; keep the CEO informed of treasury position at all times.
• Build and maintain financial models that support strategic decisions—pricing, headcount, new customer economics, and capital allocation.
• Evaluate, select, and implement an ERP system that scales with FleetPulse’s growth—owning the full lifecycle from vendor selection through migration and go-live.
• Define and manage the broader finance tech stack (billing, expense management, payroll, etc.) to support a lean, automated operation.
• Serve as the internal owner of financial data integrity and reporting infrastructure.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on business model decisions, commercial deal structures, board preparation, and investor reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations to ensure financial processes support (rather than impede) the business.
• Support future fundraising processes, including data room preparation, financial due diligence, and investor communications.

Benefits

• High-impact, first-in-seat finance role with the opportunity to build a function from scratch at an inflection-point company.
• Direct access to the CEO and full context on strategy, customers, and roadmap — no layers, no politics.
• Strong investor backing and major OEM distribution partnerships put FleetPulse on a steep growth trajectory.
• Work with a team that moves fast, balances ambition with sustainability, and makes room for diverse perspectives (no hierarchy).
• Real ownership: you’ll set the direction for how finance works at FleetPulse for years to come.

What This Job Offers

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