[Remote] Director of Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PPi Software and Services is seeking a Director of Finance who will serve as the financial backbone of the company, providing analytical clarity and strategic insight to enable informed decision-making. This role involves overseeing all finance operations, ensuring compliance, and transforming financial processes through automation and AI integration.

Responsibilities

• Own all accounting operations and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting packages; monthly, quarterly, and annual (including Board reports), together with appropriate financial KPIs
• Own Finance systems architecture and data strategy
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls and financial processes to support scalability, audit and exit readiness
• Transform monthly close into a highly automated, near real-time process
• Build and maintain scalable, driver-based financial models aligned to SaaS metrics
• Transition forecasting to continuous, AI-assisted planning cycles
• Deliver actionable insights on unit economics, pricing, growth efficiency and capital allocation
• Enable self-service analytics for business leaders
• Act as a financial business advisor to functional leaders (Sales, Product & Engineering, Operations)
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with leadership
• Design a lean, high-impact finance organization augmented by AI agents and automation
• Establish clear interaction models between humans and AI (human-in-the-loop controls, exception handling, oversight)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging technology to scale output without proportional headcount growth

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA required
• Demonstrated ability to own full finance function end-to-end, including reporting and tax
• Hands on proficiency with financial systems and data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Netsuite, Quickbooks or equivalent
• Data driven and intellectually curious
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executives, operators, and investors
• Ability to work independently, anticipate the needs of leadership and follow through without close supervision
• High integrity, sound judgment, and comfort operating in a results-driven, deadline-oriented environment
• 6 or more years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
• 3 or more years of experience in a mid-tier accounting firm
• 2-3 years of experience as a Controller
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools, including generative AI, AI-enhanced ERP or FP&A platforms, and automation tools, an asset
• Proven track record of finance transformation and systems implementation an asset; a technology forward mindset
• Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment an asset

Benefits

• This is a full-time position.
• The Director of Finance is expected to maintain regular availability during standard business hours.
• Occasional additional hours may be required during peak financial cycles such as month-end close, year-end reporting, budget season, or time-sensitive strategic initiatives.
• This role operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with in-office collaboration as needed.

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