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Director of Finance

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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls. This individual will play a critical role in establishing scalable financial processes, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring the companies & financial resources are aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of financial expertise, analytical capabilities, and entrepreneurial thinking, with experience supporting startups, high-growth technology companies, or SaaS organizations. This role requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader who can operate strategically while building and managing the financial processes necessary to support a growing technology company. This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys building financial infrastructure, working collaboratively with executive leadership, and contributing to the growth of an emerging technology company. This is an equity-only, fractional role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments.

Department: Finance
Reports to: C-Suite,
Location: Chicago, Illinois

WHO WE ARE

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial strategies.

  • Partner with executive leadership to align financial objectives with company growth initiatives and operational priorities.

  • Develop financial models to evaluate business opportunities, revenue streams, investments, and strategic partnerships.

  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions, resource allocation, and sustainable growth.

  • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

  • Support financial planning associated with new products, technology development, and market expansion.Oversee annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and ongoing financial planning activities.

  • Develop and maintain financial models, including revenue projections, expense forecasts, cash flow analysis, and scenario planning.

  • Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

  • Establish and track key financial performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Analyze operating expenses, technology investments, customer acquisition costs, and revenue performance.

  • Provide financial analysis to support pricing strategies, customer contracts, and business development opportunities.

Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight

  • Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

  • Support financial statement preparation, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

  • Ensure appropriate accounting practices, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures are established and maintained.

  • Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, auditors, and financial service providers.

  • Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial regulations.

  • Improve financial reporting processes through automation, technology, and standardized procedures.

Cash Flow & Financial Operations

  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, operating expenses, and overall financial health.

  • Develop cash flow forecasts and financial strategies to support operational sustainability.

  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, and financial reconciliations.

  • Establish financial policies, approval processes, and internal controls.

  • Evaluate financial systems and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.

  • Support vendor contract reviews, financial negotiations, and cost-management initiatives.

Fundraising & Investor Support

  • Assist executive leadership with financial modeling and analysis related to fundraising and capital planning.

  • Prepare financial projections, investor presentations, and supporting financial documentation.

  • Support financial due diligence activities and investor information requests.

  • Evaluate potential funding scenarios and their impact on company operations and growth.

  • Help establish financial reporting and governance practices that support investor confidence and capital readiness.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with Technology, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and executive leadership to support financial planning.

  • Provide financial guidance on technology infrastructure investments, software development costs, and operational expenditures.

  • Partner with business development teams to evaluate customer contracts, enterprise partnerships, and revenue opportunities.

  • Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly to executive stakeholders.

  • Help establish scalable financial processes appropriate for a growing technology organization.

  • Provide guidance and oversight to finance and accounting personnel or external service providers as needed.

DESIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. 

  • CPA, CMA, or CFA designation preferred. 

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or related financial management functions.

  • 3+ years of experience in a finance leadership or management position, preferably within a startup, SaaS, technology, or high-growth organization.

  • Demonstrated experience developing budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models.

  • Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting.

  • Experience supporting strategic financial planning and executive-level business decisions.

  • Experience implementing or improving financial processes, reporting systems, and operational controls.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

  • Familiarity with financial management platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or comparable accounting and ERP systems.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience working with early-stage startups, venture-backed companies, or entrepreneurial technology organizations is highly desirable.

What You Get:

  • Equity-based opportunity to build and lead the global talent engine at Digital Factory.
  • Strategic seat at the table, shaping how we grow and who we bring into the business.
  • Partnership with executive leadership on workforce design and scaling strategy.
  • A creative, inclusive culture that values innovation, clarity, and purpose.

 

Compensation:

This is an equity-only, fractional opportunity. There is no salary or hourly compensation at this time.

At Digital Factory, we’re committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Factory believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.



Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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