Head Of Finance

Summary

Join Phaidra, a company building the future of industrial automation with AI-powered control systems, as a dynamic finance leader. You will develop and execute Phaidra's financial strategy, manage global financial operations, and lead a high-performing finance team. This 100% remote position requires 10+ years of progressive financial management experience in the tech and startup sectors. Phaidra offers competitive compensation and equity, along with benefits such as unlimited paid time off, paid parental leave, and a home office setup allowance. The role involves strategic financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting, fundraising, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, with a focus on the technology and startup sectors
• Proven track record in financial planning, fundraising, and managing global financial operations
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models, subscription-based revenue, and cost management
• Expertise in accounting principles, tax compliance, and financial reporting
• Experience with international payroll and multi-jurisdictional financial operations
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
• Advanced proficiency with financial tools and systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Phaidra’s financial strategy, aligning with our long-term business goals
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring data-driven decision-making
• Manage global financial operations, including accounting, tax compliance, and international payroll
• Partner with the leadership team on fundraising initiatives and maintain relationships with investors
• Identify and implement strategies to optimize costs and improve operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, and prepare accurate financial statements, reports as well as for Board meetings, investors, lenders, etc
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team to support Phaidra’s scaling efforts
• Act as a strategic partner to other departments, providing financial insights to support product development, hiring, and operational planning

Benefits

• Fast-paced and team-oriented environment where you will be instrumental in the direction of the company
• Phaidra is a 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy
• Competitive compensation & equity
• Outsized responsibilities & professional development
• Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region)
• Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off per year requirement
• Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region)
• Home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and company MacBook