Director of Finance
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Clever is on a mission to connect every student worldwide to a world of learning. With our identity platform for education we serve 77 of U.S. schools and over 1 million K12 students internationally. As a trusted partner for schools and educators we provide secure seamless access to digital learning tools that empower students everywhere. Clever a Kahoot! Company is headquartered in San Francisco CA but our impact extends far beyond. Learn more about us atwww.clever.
Clever is looking for a Director of Finance to join our team. In this role you will own the accounting function from top to bottom. The ideal candidate will also support Clevers launch of new products and international growth through setup of new finance processes.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
FP&A
- Assist CFO in leading annual budget reforecasts and longterm plans.
- Oversee budgeting forecasting and financial modeling processes.
- Monitor company financial performance against companys short term and longterm business objectives and growth plans.
- Effectively communicate financial performance trends and risks to executive leadership and other stakeholders ensuring clarity and transparency in financial matters.
- Lead headcount planning & budgeting with People Operations.
- Collaborate with People Operations on annual compensation benefits and perks review and support decision making.
Business Partnering
- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) dashboards to monitor Sales performance such as customer lifetime value and customer acquisition costs.
- Partner with the Sales & Success team to provide meaningful analysis into sales trends as well as guidance on complex deal structures.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision making and drive strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with operational product and technology teams to align financial strategy with business objectives.
- Act as a strategic partner to leadership providing datadriven insights and guidance to optimize financial performance.
- Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process for the Sales & Success orgs in alignment with company goals and objectives.
Controllership
- Oversee monthend and yearend closing processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Payroll management.
- Manage corporate risk ensure adherence to GAAP and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Implement robust financial controls processes and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Continuously identify and implement improvements in processes to support a growing company.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and innovation.
Compliance
- Oversee and work closely with external auditors for 401K financial and SOC 2 audits.
- Oversee and work closely with tax compliance consultants for sales tax and income tax compliance requirements.
- Support People Operations with HR compliance such as 401K administration local state and federal labor related reporting requirements.
People Management
- Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members fostering a collaborative highperformance environment.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or a related field; MBA CPA or equivalent advanced qualification strongly preferred.
- A minimum of ten 10 years of progressive finance experience including at least five 5 years in a senior leadership role within a SaaS or technologydriven environment.
- Familiarity with Netsuite and data analytics tools.
- Experience in scaling finance operations in a highgrowth environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis budgeting and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of SaaS business models subscription revenue metrics and related financial dynamics.
- Excellent analytical strategic planning and problemsolving skills.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Current or prior experience working at a company with at least >$75 million/annual revenue and international operational presence.
- Previous leadership experience with a commitment to team development.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of management and present financial issues to nonfinance personnel.
- Commitment to equity and belonging: Clever believes that the classrooms we serve and our companys halls should be spaces that are diverse equitable and inclusive. We seek opportunities and celebrate actions that further allow us to build diverse teams include every voice and create a safe space for everyone to bring their authentic selves into the workplace.
You have an advantage if you have:
- Prior experience within a SaaS organization particularly with a GTM focus.
- Experience with Salesforce Netsuite and/or Stripe market place sales.
- Lead finance function in organization with international operational presence.
CLEVER BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- A competitive salary
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Topnotch healthcare vision and dental coverage for you and your family
- Bestinclass mental healthcare service that supports employees mental and emotional wellness
- A generous personal development yearly budget which can be used for courses conferences trainings books and more
- A comprehensive Learning & Development program that enables employees to enhance their skills knowledge and functional expertise
- Annual company and team events to connect with fun bright coworkers
SALARY TRANSPARENCY:
The range of our base salary cash compensation for this role for candidates living in the United States besides NYC and San Francisco CA is between$172100 $202500. For candidates living in NYC and San Francisco CA is between $189300 $222800. All final offers are determined using multiple factors including experience and level of expertise.
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If you are a resident of Colorado please note you have the right to redact your agerelated information like age birth date or dates of schooling.
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Director
Employment Type
Full Time
