Director of Finance

Director, FinanceReports To: VP of FinanceLocation: Remote (In person meetings as needed)Role overview: The Director of Finance plays a key role in helping leading venture-stage firms build their businesses by providing in-depth financial and analytical guidance. This person will operate with a high level of independence and will be accountable for client success from an accounting, finance and customer service perspective. This senior finance professional is responsible for managing client deliverables and priorities with strategic support from VP/CFO. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the complexities and interdependencies of early-stage, high-growth companies across a variety of industries: E-commerce, Technology, CPG and Professional services.Responsibilities:Ability to work in consultation with clients' executive leadership teams to understand the intricate operational drivers of the client's businessAbility to identify KPIs and develop methods to measure and track against themGuide all close calls, combining experience in accounting with expertise in forecasting and modeling to help client leverage past history to guide future decisionsAbility to manage complex client relationships independently, responding professionally when challengedFull ownership of client engagements requiring only occasional input from CFOAdditional focus on industry analysis and industry-level metricsLead and direct fundraising (equity/debt) due diligence processCap table management and understanding of various equity and debt instrumentsAssess and review 409A valuationsPresent Board materials to client management and Board membersProvide mentorship on FP&A issues to junior members on the finance teamServe as trusted advisor to client for all FP&A and accounting issuesQualifications8+ years in finance-focused rolesBA in Finance, Accounting or EconomicsSolid experience in firms' business operations and ability to set up systems and processes to ensure firm-wide controlsSuperior financial modeling and presentation skillsComfort with data and ambiguity, and an ability to delve into details and adapt priorities on the flyGood communication skills with the ability to distill complex thoughts and strategies into simple, actionable recommendations to Propeller team as well as our clientsHighly organized with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple client workstreams and respond to ad-hoc requests to support business decisions in timely and efficient mannerAbility and desire to teach others within the organization to help grow the broader internal FP&A skill setDeep understanding of the workings of the CPG, Ecommerce or Tech industriesBenefitsSalary range: $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus, benefits and 401k matchCurrent Benefits Offered: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay, Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k match and Remote Work. We also help you grow in your professional life.