Finance Director

Summary

Join Global Expansion as our Finance Director and lead our financial strategy. This key leadership role demands financial oversight, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting. You will manage a global finance team, implement process improvements, and collaborate with various departments. The position requires strong GAAP knowledge, FP&A skills, and excellent communication. Success in this role will be critical to achieving our ambitious growth plans. The role is a blend of accounting (60%) and FP&A (40%), requiring a proven ability to lead and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in a fast-paced working environment such as Big Four accounting firm or start-up company
• Proven ability to lead global teams in a remote environment
• Must be collaborative, inclusive, and culture-focused
• Track record of providing value to internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional delivery skills and demonstrated ability to meet financial reporting deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Manage global accounting team and oversee day-to-day functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close, and payroll
• Manage working capital, including oversight of the AR, AP, and treasury functions
• Oversee the accounting team's delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting package and insights to GX Executive management
• Identify and implement departmental and financial reporting process improvements
• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
• Support ad-hoc financial requests received from internal stakeholders and management
• Collaborate with operational departments, including sales, marketing, and operations to drive forecasting processes
• Develop and maintain financial models, templates to support operational planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Present monthly financial review to executive management team and deliver insights derived from preparing company performance metrics
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, including new product launches, marketing and sales initiatives, pricing recommendations, operational efficiency and profitability
• Identify opportunities for business expansion, cost optimization, and FP&A process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable with managing competing projects under time constraints