Director, Finance Strategy & Operations

12+ years of experience in Finance, Strategy, Operations, or Chief of Staff roles. Track record of improving Finance operational excellence. Exceptional program and project management skills. Strong understanding of finance team operating models, team structures and planning processes. Experience with public company readiness or operating in a US public company environment. Strong communication skills. Executive presence combined with a willingness to get into the details. Strong analytical ability. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure. Curiosity about AI and automation tools. Bias towards action and ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving.

Establish and lead a Program Management Office (PMO) for the CFO. Translate strategic financial goals into operational action items. Develop and maintain templates, planning tools, milestone tracking, and reporting cadences. Act as a central coordination point for Finance and Accounting initiatives. Monitor key financial metrics and develop dashboards. Build frameworks for goal setting, tracking, and accountability. Design and lead Finance and Accounting’s annual and quarterly planning. Lead initiatives to reduce the number of days to close the books. Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and Billing Operations to streamline processes. Drive special projects on behalf of the CFO. Support public company readiness initiatives. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI tools and automation. Serve as a thought partner to the CFO in setting strategic priorities. Coordinate and prepare financial communications for the CFO. Serve as a trusted right hand to the CFO. Represent the CFO and Finance team in meetings. Serve as the cross-functional liaison between Finance and other departments.