Director of Finance

Job Location: Anywhere in the US 

The Opportunity

We are looking for our first Director of Finance to oversee all of our financial operations. You will have the unique opportunity to partner directly with our executive team to build out our financial forecasting, reporting, and accounting processes. You will lead critical operational areas of the business related to bookkeeping, preparing comprehensive budgets and forecasts, and overseeing audit and tax functions. You will help develop Clever’s strategic and financial planning goals. As our first senior Finance leader, you will have the opportunity to manage and support our accounting team, as well as expand the department as we continue to grow!

You will:
Lead Clever’s financial planning and ongoing reporting processes, including our annual budget and forecasting for important expense areas
Manage, coach, and develop three direct reports
Analyze, report, and translate financial data and performance, giving guidance on opportunities and risks affecting the business
Provide strategic guidance on financial record classification and oversee the month-end close process
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable efforts, including working directly with customers on billing-related questions
Ensure financial compliance and stay on top of ever-changing requirements; lead internal compliance audits
Manage partners involved with accounting processes and oversee external audits
Participate in payroll, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time
Maintain the privacy and security of Clever financial data

You have:
8+ years of experience working in finance or accounting – with at least three of those in leadership roles
Deep knowledge of accounting standards and financial planning principles
Deep experience overseeing the month-end close process
Extensive experience forecasting and analyzing financials
Strong analytical skills and experience
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization
Experience in a fast changing, start-up environment
Grit and perseverance when solving unfamiliar problems
An ownership mindset – the ability to self-manage deliverables and deliver work on time
Experience and/or interest in managing outsourced activities and ensuring high quality work is achieved
Incredible attention to detail and high integrity

Compensation & Benefits
$150k–$180k
Remote work and flexible working hours
Personal Time Off starting at 18 days per year that grows with your tenure
6-12 weeks of paid parental leave
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans

Clever is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can learn from each other. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities! Learn more about Clever here: https://careers.listwithclever.com/