Director of Finance

A Director of Finance is an executive-level role. Candidates who best fit this role are often not actively looking for new opportunities. As such, your job description must sell these candidates on the opportunity such that they're willing to leave their current role.

Ask yourself the following questions to get a better sense of how to present your company and the role to prospective candidates:

• Why is your company so great to work for?
• What’s interesting about your company's future?
• What are the responsibilities of the role?
• What about the role makes this a chance for a rewarding career?
• What about the role is so intriguing that the candidate should leave their job to fill it?

Remember, the job spec needs to be both educational and intriguing. You need to inform and sell.

Use the Director of Finance job description template below to create your ideal candidate profile and provide the information that executive candidates care about most.

Company Description

This is where you will introduce your company, mission statement, and values. This section is one of the most important sections, as it will be a key selling point for top candidates. Emphasize the company culture, reputation, and anything else that makes your company amazing.

Job Description

Here is where you'll want to give a brief overview of whom you're looking for. Highlight the most important aspects of the role and touch upon the impact that the Director of Finance will have on the rest of the company. 

We’re looking for a Director of Finance responsible for developing and directing the company’s analytical and financial plans and policies. They are the spokesperson for the organization and holds primary responsibility for the managements of finances including budget planning, cost allocation, long term scenario planning, cash flow forecasting, financial data analysis, and record-keeping for financial. Our Director of Finance will have proven analytical skills and be able to work collaboratively, successfully work with and leads teams, and fulfill strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of skills and responsibilities typically required for a Director of Finance. Select and modify as you see fit and as they pertain to your particular role.

• Drive and manage the financial initiatives to ensure timeliness, accuracy and usefulness of financial reporting 
• Manage banking relationships and other high-end financial contacts.
• Prepares timely and accurate analyses, summaries, and reports of financial data on the operating progress of the company
• Monitor cash flow and maintain monthly report to ensure operational needs are met
• Routinely review revenue cycle metrics to proactively identify and address issues affecting overall performance
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Executive Director and Finance Committee
• Partner cross-functionally and gain insight to leverage for financial decisions
• Improve efficiency related to billing, reporting, revenue recognition, payments, receivable, etc. 

Make sure to mention any additional knowledge of the industry, or other technology/information relevant to your product/company.

Qualifications

Below is a list of qualifications typically required for a Director of Finance. Select and modify as you see fit and as they pertain to your particular role.

• B.S. required, advanced degree in finance or accounting preferred
• [#] years of experience in a finance leadership role with an excellent understanding of business metrics

• Strong leadership, partnership and enablement skills

• Deep understanding of financial planning, analysis, and accounting, including a track record of strategic responsibility in these areas
• Strong inclination towards financial strategy in conjunction with a great attention to detail and organizational skills
• Data driven, with an ability to leverage business insights into actionable plans
• Adept in fiscal management principles and processes including resource management and needs assessment
• Partner with Chief Revenue Officer & Chief Executive Officer to establish and track revenue goals

• Possesses critical knowledge of federal and multiple state tax laws as well as basic accounting issues

• Able to identify risks as well as opportunities to develop financial models that are consistent with the company’s overall strategy

Benefits and Perks

Insert the benefits or company perks here. You’ll want to emphasize items such as:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and wellness perks
• Flexible work schedule/work from home policies
• Stock options
• Company catered lunches
• Commuter benefits
• Education benefits