Director of Finance and Operations
Educative Inc
🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
Manager or above
14 months ago
$165,000 – $220,000 / year
- Regulatory Compliance
- U.S GAAP
- ERP
- NetSuite
- GAAP
14 months ago
Key Objectives-Lead the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management.-Build and maintain a well-controlled, scalable, and efficient organization through strong financial and operational practices.-Ensure regulatory compliance in all operating jurisdictions (U.S. and Pakistan).-Partner with executive leadership to align financial and operational goals with business strategy.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership-Advise the CEO and senior leadership on strategic and operational issues using financial analysis and data-driven insights.-Support long-term planning and scenario modeling-Assess and manage risk and evaluate capital structure
Financial Forecasting & Cash Management-Lead short- and long-term financial forecasting, including revenue, expense, and margin projections.-Develop and manage robust cash flow models to ensure liquidity and support strategic decision-making.-Monitor working capital and optimize treasury operations, including disbursement cycles, receivables, and reserves.-Oversee cash management policies, daily bank reporting, and investment oversight.-Manage relationships with banking partners, external brokers, and financial service providers.-Oversee relationships with payment processors, ensuring accurate settlements, fee management, and compliance with financial reporting and reconciliation standards.
Financial Oversight-Oversee global financial reporting, close processes, and consolidations across multi-currency entities.-Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and timeliness.-Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, international accounting standards, and local tax laws.-Lead all tax planning and compliance activities, including income, sales/use, payroll, franchise, and international tax filings.-Manage financial audits and reviews, and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
Operational Excellence-Lead company-wide financial management processes, including planning cycles, performance reporting, and scorecards.-Drive internal process optimization, cross-functional alignment, and systems integration.-Lead continuous improvement of ERP and financial tools (e.g., NetSuite).
Legal, HR, and Administration-Oversee HR operations and partner with external consultants on compliance, performance, and compensation planning.-Manage legal activities including client and vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and regulatory compliance.-Support IT, facilities, and administrative operations to ensure operational continuity and scale.
Supervisory Responsibilities-Accounting: Oversee U.S. and Pakistan accounting teams, budget preparation, and audits.-Finance & Analytics: Manage analytics, dashboards, and FP&A processes; develop team structure as the function scales.-HR: Guide HR consultants and internal teams on people operations and organizational design.
Skills & Qualifications-Proven leadership in finance and operations roles, preferably in global or high-growth environments.-Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and GAAP accounting.-Proficient in NetSuite and financial analytics/reporting tools.-Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.-Strong organizational, compliance, and team management capabilities.
This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in our Bellevue office).
About Educative:Educative is a hands-on learning platform for software developers of all levels. We were founded by industry veterans who understand first-hand the problems developers face staying on the cutting edge of modern technology. Educative's interactive, text-based courses are built to teach you the skills employers are looking for. We provide tools like in-browser coding environments and interview-focused assessments to help you practice as you learn.
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Director of Finance and Operations · Educative Inc