Finance Director – Strategic Finance Lead

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Finance Director based in Ecuador to lead the financial operations of Devsu, while acting as a strategic partner to leadership.
• This is not a traditional accounting role. You will act as a senior financial leader, owning financial visibility, planning, and decision support across the company, and serving as a key partner to leadership in shaping the business.
• You’ll be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy and helping shape the financial direction of the business, balancing execution with strategy.

Requirements

• Key Responsibilities
• Financial Operations & Compliance
• Own the monthly close process across entities
• Oversee preparation of:
• Balance Sheet
• Profit & Loss (P&L)
• Cash flow statements
• Ensure compliance with:
• Ecuadorian accounting, tax, and labor regulations (primary)
• U.S. GAAP
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors in both, US and Ecuador jurisdictions
• Strategic Finance & Decision Support
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Build and maintain financial models to support growth decisions
• Provide insights on:
• Profitability by client / service line
• Cost structure and margin optimization
• Cash flow and capital allocation
• Support leadership in strategic initiatives (pricing, expansion, efficiency)
• Identify risks and opportunities proactively
• Business Optimization
• Design and implement cost control and financial discipline frameworks
• Improve financial processes, reporting clarity, and internal controls through automation and AI.
• Support cross-border structure optimization and tax efficiency (in coordination with advisors)
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 4 to 6+ years of experience in finance/accounting roles, with increasing responsibility
• Strong knowledge of:
• Ecuadorian accounting and tax regulations (required)
• U.S. GAAP (working knowledge required)
• Experience managing multi-entity or international financial operations
• Proven experience in financial planning, modeling, and analysis (FP&A)
• Strong business acumen—ability to connect numbers to decisions
• Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Nice to Have (Bonus Points)
• Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience in company valuations (DCF, comparables, transaction support)
• Background in software / tech services companies
• Experience supporting executive teams or founders directly
• Exposure to M&A, fundraising, or financial structuring
• What We’re Looking For

Someone who:

• Thinks like an owner, not just an accountant
• Is comfortable operating with ambiguity and autonomy
• Can challenge assumptions with data and logic
• Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking
• Wants to grow into a future CFO role

Benefits

• Why This Role This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a growing, international company without the bureaucracy of a traditional corporate environment.

You’ll work directly with leadership, influence key decisions, and help build the financial foundation for the next stage of growth.