Director of Finance

Summary

Join SimplePractice as the Director of Finance and lead financial planning, reporting, and strategic finance. This crucial role will guide the company's financial strategy, ensuring sound financial decisions and driving sustainable growth. You will partner with leadership, conduct financial analyses, and prepare financial reports. Responsibilities include overseeing SaaS metrics, advanced financial modeling, and team leadership. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in strategic finance within a high-growth SaaS environment and excellent communication skills. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting, with a minimum of 3+ years in a leadership/management role
• Proven track record of success in a high-growth SaaS environment, with an expert understanding of subscription revenue models, key SaaS metrics
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly, concisely, and persuasively to both finance and non-finance audiences, including C-level executives and Board members
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel/Google Sheets) with experience building complex, integrated financial models (3-statement, LBO, M&A) from the ground up, capable of handling multiple scenarios and variables
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, synthesize complex financial and operational data, identify key trends, and translate them into actionable business insights and recommendations for senior leadership
• Proven ability to build, lead, mentor, and motivate high-performing finance teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key strategic partner to the leadership team and department heads, providing financial insights, analyses, and recommendations to drive critical business decisions and achieve strategic objectives
• Conduct in-depth financial and operational analyses on projects related to business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. This includes market sizing, competitive analysis, and new product/market entry evaluations
• Lead financial planning and related internal and external reporting
• Prepare comprehensive financial materials for internal and external meetings
• Be able to articulate the company's financial story and respond to detailed inquiries
• Drive tracking, and analysis of key SaaS metrics (e.g., ARR, bookings, net retention, gross margin, LTV/CAC, Magic Number), providing deep dives into performance drivers and identifying areas for optimization
• Oversee the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis to evaluate potential outcomes, risks, and opportunities for various strategic initiatives (e.g., pricing changes, new product launches, market expansion)
• Build strong relationships across the organization, providing proactive financial guidance, challenging assumptions, and influencing decision-making to optimize resource allocation and drive financial performance
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• An MBA or CFA
• Experience with marketing/product-led growth companies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
• Mental health resources
• Paid parental leave & Backup Care
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)