Director of Finance

High Alpha is hiring key team members for a new startup. This position will be with High Alpha’s latest company, Topo Advisors. If you’ve ever been interested in working at a startup as a member of the initial team, this is it!Topo Advisors provides fractional embedded finance and accounting support to high-growth SaaS and services companies. Customers of this pre-launch company look to us as SaaS and services experts focused on helping their companies succeed.We are looking for a strategic Director of Finance to provide world-class finance support to high-growth SaaS and services companies. This role will be the fractional finance leader for Topo’s customers. You'll be a hands-on thought partner to CEOs and leadership team members at dynamic software and services companies.What You’ll Do:Shape and build the infrastructure of finance and accounting functions for our clientsDirect the activities of Topo’s analysts and accounting team to deliver exceptional client outcomesMaintain and refine budget and financial forecasts for fast-growing venture-backed startupsCreate and develop monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the executive team and boardExecute financing strategy in partnership with senior leadership team; ensure the company is sufficiently capitalized and engage fully on equity and debt financingsIdentify, onboard, and implement systems and software for accounting and reporting, ensuring that appropriate financial systems, controls, and processes are in place to support the company’s future growthOversee daily cash management and accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, check deposits, and payrollOversee and manage monthly close processes in conjunction with accounting teamCollaborate with HR to complete payroll, partner on new hire offers, incentive compensation plans and promotions, and plan for employee retention/culture activitiesWork with executive leadership for capacity planning including quotas, headcount, commissions, etc. as neededCreate and communicate financial reporting and analyze results to drive decision-makingOwn responsibility for developing and executing against the annual financial plan; oversee the budgeting process and ensure timely and insightful delivery of FP&A reporting to key stakeholders (CEO, leadership team, board, etc.)Be a thought partner to the CEO and senior management team on key strategic initiativesImplement scalable processes and systems to enable and enhance growthWhat You’ll Need:7+ years in accounting, finance, or similar experienceSignificant experience with venture-backed organizationsPreference given to applicants with client service experienceExperience managing or directing team member activitiesAbility to demonstrate effective leadership in ambiguous and frequently changing situationsSuperior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigorTrack record and attitude of being a hands-on, cross-function utility playerExcellent communications skills: knows what, how, and when to communicate to manage change, provide important context, and obtain stakeholder buy-inOur Values:TRUST : Our team operates in a high-trust role with customers. We look for people who exhibit uncompromising integrity, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to exceed expectations.OWNERSHIP : We care about the success of the companies we serve like they're our own. So we embrace real ownership through consistency, responsiveness, and thought partnership.CURIOSITY : Our customers look to us for guidance on industry standards, best practices, and thought leadership. We’re seeking voracious learners and curious people who are passionate about providing strategic insights to the companies we serve.Topo Advisors is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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