Director of Finance
Liquid Instruments · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteSales$150k–$180k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support long-term business planning and growth initiatives.
- Evaluate financial risks and opportunities.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Manage US budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
- Monitor financial performance against plans and recommend corrective actions.
- Deliver insights and analytics to support business decisions.
- Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards.
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP).
- Coordinate external audits and regulatory filings.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.
- Cash Management
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
- Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements.
- Develop strategies to optimize cash management.
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies.
- Lead risk management initiatives.
- Maintain effective internal control frameworks.
- Team Leadership
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support talent development and succession planning.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Proven track record supporting growth, scaling operations, and strategic planning.
- Experience collaborating with Sales and Marketing leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- Nice to Have: Experience working across global teams and time zones; Experience with managing implementation of financial management systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary.
- Equity participation in a venture-backed company.
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance (100% employee premiums covered).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Four weeks paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- A collaborative, global team environment with significant room for growth.
Pay
$150,000 to $180,000 annually.