Remote Director, R&D Strategic Finance

Summary

Join Ontra, the global leader in AI-powered legal technology solutions, as a Director, R&D Strategic Finance. This role will drive financial strategy, oversee operations, and lead financial planning within the Research & Development organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years in Finance, Strategic Finance, FP&A, or related roles, with significant experience in analyzing R&D spend and outcomes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Entrepreneurial mindset: A background in working autonomously to make significant impact on strategic functions
• Analytical Skills: Ability to develop a deep understanding of R&D spending and projected ROI, and create frameworks to assess the efficacy across different investment vectors
• Strategic Leadership: Capability to guide and influence organizational direction in line with company goals, engaging with senior and executive management to achieve strategic objectives
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to communicate and work across multiple teams including R&D, Finance, Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, and Leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies for the Research & Development organization to ensure alignment with broader company goals
• Build and establish an R&D Strategic Finance function from scratch, leading both strategy and execution with a hands-on approach
• Create and maintain detailed financial models to project costs and revenue across the R&D organization, providing insights for informed decision-making
• Develop and present comprehensive investment cases to guide funding decisions, ensuring effective allocation of resources within R&D
• Engage with leaders from finance, sales, and other departments to understand and communicate expected financial trajectories and align organizational strategies
• Effectively communicate financial insights and strategies to C-level executives and board members to influence key decisions

Benefits

• Remote-first working policy
• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
• Paid flexible time off policy
• Paid parental leave and benefits
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
• Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts, department budgets for professional development, and robust onboarding program
• Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance