Director, Finance
Description
The Company
The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services™ gives businesses the clarity, control, and confidence they need to optimize resource planning and elevate operational performance. Our purpose-built software is helping over 2,500 professional services organizations in more than 100 countries focus on and optimize their most important asset: their people. By leveraging Kantata, professionals gain access to the information and tools they need to win more business, ensure the right people are always available at the right time, and delight clients with exceptional project delivery and outcomes.
Kantata is well-capitalized, hiring, and growing our loyal and diversified customer base faster than we ever have. Most importantly, we have a clear vision of where we’re going and how to get there. (Hint: It involves you.) Did we mention that Kantata is also an awesome place to work? You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team that loves what they do. A talented team, great perks, and an amazing culture = an employee-rated Best Place to Work!
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Finance, who will be an integral part of the finance and accounting team and report to the CFO. Working with the CFO, you will assist with the preparation of internal/external financial reports, Board of Directors materials, monthly financial analysis, reporting of key metrics, customer and product line profitability analysis, and provide ad hoc analysis for the organization. Passion for analyzing large amounts of accounting information and data to identify significant and necessary opportunities to benefit the financial health and well-being of an organization is a critical element for us as we consider candidates for this position.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide reports to senior management that include meaningful variance, trend analysis and metrics to assist in decision making
- Manage companies comprehensive deferred revenue schedule and revenue recognition rules
- Advise Management on key financial drivers
- Prepare monthly financial reporting to each Leadership Team Member
- Responsible for the monthly financial forecasting process
- Prepare reports and analysis for the Board of Directors presentations
- Work with business operations and other key stakeholders to generate requested reporting
- Responsible for maintaining the company’s financial model including all assumptions thereto
- Review monthly and year-to-date financial performance against budget and prior year with the business units and provide significant variance analysis along with comprehensive summaries and explanation to address these variances.
What You Bring to this Role
- Previous SaaS company experience a must
- 10+ years work experience in Finance.
- Highly skilled in budgeting and planning
- Excellent financial and analytical abilities
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills
- Organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions
- Ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines
- High degree of proficiency with NetSuite, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Slides
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities
- High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is USD $180,000 – USD $264,000
- This position is eligible to participate in a Company Wide Bonus Plan.
Our Philosophy
We know every company can be successful with the right technology and when people are at the core. We believe that we’re better together - that working hand-in-hand brings the best thoughts to the table and creates an environment of learning and growth. Here, you’ll enjoy:
- An intentionally engaging and collaborative culture - ditch the silo!
- Strong work-life balance that’s a true focus of the company
- The chance to learn from some of the best people in the business
- A vibrant, collaborative and devoted team, who still makes time for fun
At Kantata, we strive to create an inclusive workplace that upholds the dignity of all people. We value, respect and celebrate everyone’s unique strengths from all different walks of life. As we continue to cultivate diversity within the company, our product (and people!) innovation continues to flourish.
Kantata is an Equal Opportunity Employer.