Director of Finance
A fast-growing fintech Series A revolutionizing the student lending space. For the past five years, they’ve been helping students finance their education through innovative loan solutions. They’re now looking for a highly skilled Director of Finance to join them and help shape their Finance & Strategy as they scale.
Seeking a hands‑on, strategic, and entrepreneurial Finance Director to join the team and lead all aspects of financial strategy, operations, compliance, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance & Accounting
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Replace outsourced accounting functions and build and lead an internal finance team, starting with a bookkeeping / general ledger support role.
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as a core member of the executive team, helping shape strategic direction and financial planning across all business lines.
- Advise on capital structure, fundraising strategy, investor communications, and corporate development.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure ongoing financial and regulatory compliance, particularly around our registered investment advisor (RIA) obligations.
- Operational Excellence
- Be hands‑on in day‑to‑day accounting activities as needed.
- Implement scalable processes and systems to support company growth.
- Cross‑functional Collaboration
- Partner with Legal, Product, Marketing and Operations to ensure financial considerations are aligned with product design, investor offerings, and compliance.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership roleExperience in fintech, early‑stage startups, financial services, or regulated investment products is highly preferred.CPA and / or CFA is a plus but not required.Comfortable working in a hands‑on capacity while also setting long‑term financial strategy.Strong knowledge of GAAP, compliance, and tax implications for multi‑entity structures.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mentality.What We Offer
A high‑impact executive leadership role at a mission‑driven, growth‑stage companyCompetitive salary and equity packageOpportunity to help build a category‑defining financial services company from the inside outSenior Level
ExecutiveEmployment Type
Full‑timeJob Function
Accounting / Auditing, Strategy / Planning, and FinanceIndustries
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