Head of Finance, Payroll & Operations

The Director of Finance and Operations is a strategic leader responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and scalable infrastructure across the organization. This role oversees finance, operations, legal, HR, and compliance in both the U.Lead the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management

Build and maintain a well-controlled, scalable, and efficient organization through strong financial and operational practices

Ensure regulatory compliance in all operating jurisdictions (U.Partner with executive leadership to align financial and operational goals with business strategy

Advise the CEO and senior leadership on strategic and operational issues using financial analysis and data-driven insights

Support long-term planning and scenario modeling

Assess and manage risk and evaluate capital structure

Financial Forecasting & Cash Management

Lead short- and long-term financial forecasting, including revenue, expense, and margin projections

Develop and manage robust cash flow models to ensure liquidity and support strategic decision-making

Monitor working capital and optimize treasury operations, including disbursement cycles, receivables, and reserves

Oversee cash management policies, daily bank reporting, and investment oversight

Manage relationships with banking partners, external brokers, and financial service providers

Oversee relationships with payment processors, ensuring accurate settlements, fee management, and compliance with financial reporting and reconciliation standards

Financial Oversight

Oversee global financial reporting, close processes, and consolidations across multi-currency entities

Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Ensure compliance with U.GAAP, international accounting standards, and local tax laws

Lead all tax planning and compliance activities, including income, sales/use, payroll, franchise, and international tax filings

Manage financial audits and reviews, and maintain strong relationships with external auditors

Lead company-wide financial management processes, including planning cycles, performance reporting, and scorecards

Lead continuous improvement of ERP and financial tools (e.g., Legal, HR, and Administration

Oversee HR operations and partner with external consultants on compliance, performance, and compensation planning

Manage legal activities including client and vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and regulatory compliance

Support IT, facilities, and administrative operations to ensure operational continuity and scale

Accounting: Oversee U.S. and Pakistan accounting teams, budget preparation, and audits

Finance & Analytics: Manage analytics, dashboards, and FP&A processes; develop team structure as the function scales

HR: Guide HR consultants and internal teams on people operations and organizational design

Proven leadership in finance and operations roles, preferably in global or high-growth environments

Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and GAAP accounting

Proficient in NetSuite and financial analytics/reporting tools

Strong organizational, compliance, and team management capabilities

This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in our Bellevue office).

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