Director of Financial Research and Strategy
Job Description
Reports To: CEO
Location: Remote (US Preferred)
This role demands a seasoned financial leader with a proven track record in CFO-level responsibilities, coupled with a deep understanding of data visualization, fundraising, and strategic business development. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience to maintain and enhance Recurved’s core features, ensure seamless cross- functional implementation, and drive impactful marketing strategies that highlight our unique selling propositions.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Leadership:
- Oversee all financial operations, including financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Manage fundraising efforts, including investor relations and due diligence.
- Ensure financial stability and drive profitability.
- Leverage CPA background to navigate complex tax and regulatory environments.
- Strategic Product Development:
- Collaborate with the CEO to maintain and expand Recurved’s core features.
- Work cross-functionally (sales, marketing, software development, customer support) to ensure accurate implementation and effective communication of product features.
- Lead QA efforts to ensure product quality and reliability.
- Proactively identify and develop unique, innovative features that maintain Recurved’s competitive edge and establish it as the industry gold standard.
- Constantly analyze market changes and the competitive landscape to keep the product ahead.
- Data Visualization & Analysis:
- Utilize advanced Excel and data visualization skills to present complex financial data in a clear and actionable format.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide key insights to stakeholders.
- Business Operations:
- Contribute to overall business strategy and operational efficiency.
- Work with all levels of the company to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Customer focused.
- Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans that align with the company’s vision and goals.
- Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities and risks.
- Hands-on Execution:
- Be able to deliver results independently and efficiently.
- Proven experience in a startup environment, demonstrating the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced setting.
- Demonstrated experience in scaling and growing a company.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in CFO-level roles, preferably in a venture-backed technology environment.
- CPA certification required.
- Expertise in advanced Excel and data visualization tools.
- Proven track record in successful fundraising and investor relations.
- Strong understanding of financial forecasting and strategic planning.
- Solid knowledge in all top 3 accounting software tools (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite) and understanding of connecting those tools to 3rd party products and exporting data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, with a customer-centric approach.
- Deep understanding of market trends and competitive landscape.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
- Ability to think “outside the box” and see the bigger picture.
Benefits:
- Competitive market-rate salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
- Significant impact on a rapidly growing company.
To Apply For This Position:
Please submit your resume to careers.recurved@gmail.com with the subject "Application for Director of Financial Research and Strategy".
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