Director of Finance & Operations

  • Full-time

Company Description

Lytics is revolutionizing how marketers use data to personalize experiences for consumers. We are looking for great people to join our team. If you enjoy fast-paced environment where the only limit to your growth is your own capabilities, contact us today.

Job Description

To support our company’s rapid growth, we are hiring a Director of Finance and Operations with deep expertise in leading finance, accounting, HR, administration, and other key operational aspects of a rapidly growing technology start-up.

This is a key position within the organization that would suit a finance professional who is pro-active, engaged, and keen to implement solutions that bring efficiency and growth to the company.

  • Drive and manage key finance and administration areas including financials, revenue recognition, forecasting and planning, tax, payables and expenses, payroll, employee benefits, insurance, facilities, and key vendor relationships in these areas (banks, accounting firms, etc.).

  • Streamline and oversee sales financial operations, commissions, and contracts administration.

  • Work with product, marketing, sales and services teams to analyze and improve upon business metrics and KPIs.

  • Build out lightweight, transparent systems that scale and fit our needs and culture.

  • Work with CEO on complex business modeling and financial planning.

  • Develop monthly/quarterly management and BoD reports regarding the underlying performance of the business, leading indicators, and key metrics.

  • Take an entrepreneurial approach to the role, working collaboratively with the leadership team to get things done.

You enjoy running the day to day financial and operational aspects of the business, solving problems systematically, taking care of the people, building and honoring the culture, and streamlining and professionalizing processes and operations.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in finance with at least 2 years of experience leading the finance and operations organization within a high growth technology startup environment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; CPA is preferred

  • Deep understanding of SaaS accounting, pricing, costing, and sales contracts.

  • Expert analytical and business modeling skills.

  • Comfortable in a hands-on, individual contributor type role (near term) with one team member. Ability to grow and manage a team of 2 - 4 FTE in the future.

  • Proficiency at certain accounting, HR, and CRM systems such as QuickBooks Online, Salesforce.com, etc.

  • Ability to create and manage HR and administrative processes, develop standards and budgets

  • Experience working closely with Sales leadership in managing sales pipeline, commissions, and contracts

  • Experience working closely with a President/CEO, and Board of Directors and professional investors (venture capital or private equity).

  • Ability to influence at all levels, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and drive successful management strategies.

Additional Information

What's In It for You

Competitive compensation, a full benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan and more.

Located in Portland, Oregon.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.