Steers the annual planning process and recurring re-forecasting processes; actively thought partners with various stakeholders across Spot and IPH to ensure the financial plan is accurate and actionable.
Provides effective financial management reporting for monthly/quarterly/annual operating results, business reviews, board presentations, as well as various ad-hoc reporting as needed.
Close collaboration with accounting team and in-depth understanding of Spot’s financial statements, tax and treasury practices, and audit results.
Develops a deep subject matter expertise of the underlying business, our technology, controls and governance supporting accounting, planning and reporting processes.
Enforces sound documentation of various policies, procedures, and workflows.
Drives continuous improvement, by leveraging technology to design and implement solutions that will enable process re-imagination and changes the way they work.
Provides framework to evaluate opportunities for growth, expansion, and new revenue streams, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Designs and develops models for purposes of forecasting, allocating data, and steering decision support for partnerships and investments.
Effectively engages in partnerships while working closely with sister portfolio companies as necessary.
Works closely with parent company’s finance and accounting organizations.
Emphasizes development of individuals and challenges others to grow professionally.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, accounting, business or related field
8+ years corporate accounting and/or finance experience, with deep experience in performing and leading financial planning & analysis, including financial modeling, budget development, long-range planning, fundamental forecasting experience over multiple cycles, unit economics and LTV/CAC analyses
Technical and operational accounting knowledge, and strong business acumen
Experience in financial reporting, financial statement consolidations, and intercompany allocation processes
Experience with direct-to-consumer/B2C businesses
4+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with demonstrated history of leading FP&A processes, scaling teams and driving a positive culture
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire senior colleagues, partners and stakeholders to continuously improve collaboration and alignment
High degree of organization, individual initiative, roll-up-your-sleeve mindset and personal accountability

Director, Finance

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