Director of Finance
Job Description
- MBA or MAcc preferred.
- Experience in cybersecurity or data privacy industries.
- Lead financial planning, analysis, and modeling.
- Manage financial operational processes, including billing, accounting, vendor management, and expense tracking.
- Support corporate development activities, including investor engagement.
- Prepare executive-level presentations and board materials.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of experience in tech-focused private equity or venture capital and/or in strategic finance roles at a fast-growing tech startup.
- Strong understanding of FP&A, revenue management, financial modeling, and accounting.
- Proficiency in developing investor materials, including investor decks, financial models, and data rooms.
- Highly analytical and data-driven, with experience in reporting and KPI management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to evolving needs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k program with employer match
- Paid time off policy
- Stipend for home office setup
The Role
We are seeking an analytical and strategic Director of Finance with experience in finance, accounting, and corporate development functions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can align and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities across FP&A, Financial Modeling, Accounting & Billing, Corporate Development, and more.
You will work closely with Optery's VP of Finance & Operations and executive leadership to optimize finance functions. This role will help drive smooth, efficient, and data-driven decision-making across the company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on Optery’s ability to grow and execute effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, analysis, and modeling, supporting business decisions
- Manage financial operational processes, including billing, accounting, vendor management, and expense tracking
- Support corporate development activities, including investor engagement
- Prepare executive-level presentations and board materials that clearly communicate complex findings and recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (MBA or MAcc preferred but not required)
- 5+ years of experience in tech-focused private equity or venture capital and / or in strategic finance roles at a fast-growing tech startup
- Strong understanding of key finance areas like FP&A, revenue management, financial modeling, and accounting
- Proficiency in developing investor materials, including investor decks, financial models, and data rooms, to effectively articulate business value and growth potential
- Highly analytical and data-driven, with experience in reporting and KPI management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to evolving needs.
- Experience in cybersecurity or data privacy industries is a plus
Location
While Optery is a fully-remote global team, this position is based in the United States and is required to work regular U.S. business hours, i.e. in the U.S. Eastern, Central, Mountain, and/or Pacific time zones.
Compensation & Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k program with employer match
- Paid time off policy
- Stipend for home office setup
Equal Opportunity
Optery values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Optery does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Technology
- Backend: Python / Django / nodeJS
- Frontend: React
- Hosted on AWS / K8S (EKS) / Grafana / Loki
