Director of Finance

Summary

Join Raptor Maps, a fast-growing climate tech startup, as their Director of Finance! In this role, you will lead financial operations, enhance reporting, and support data-driven decisions. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports, managing KPIs, forecasting, and improving financial processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a passion for process improvement, and experience managing a finance function in a high-growth company. Raptor Maps offers a remote-first work model, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are excited about this role and the future of solar, apply today!

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience, with at least 2+ years managing a finance or accounting function in a high-growth or scaling company
• Familiarity with SaaS or subscription-based business models, with a strong understanding of related key metrics
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated track record of collaborating across departments
• Hands-on and detail-oriented approach, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to identifying business insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Passion for building and improving financial processes to support long-term growth
• Must be primarily located in the contiguous US
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing insights into business performance, variances, and key drivers
• Manage dashboards to track financial and operational KPIs, including SaaS-specific metrics
• Investigate unexpected trends or data anomalies, presenting insights and recommendations to leadership
• Maintain rolling twelve-month forecasts
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring scalable processes for billing, collections, expenses, and cash flow management
• Partner with accounting to ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, assist with revenue recognition processes, and improve the month-end close cycle
• Identify and implement process enhancements and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the company grows
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness to support sustainable growth
• Manage and mentor the Senior Accountant, providing leadership and development opportunities
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Sales, Customer Success, and Product to ensure financial data supports business objectives

Benefits

• Remote-first working model (free to work anywhere in lower 48 states unless otherwise noted for role)
• Competitive compensation including equity package
• Paid travel for in-person off sites and team get togethers (quarterly)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Unlimited paid time off (that we encourage you to use!)
• 401(k) with multiple low-fee options
• Desk budget
• Monthly Lunch & Learns plus plenty of DoorDash credit