Director of Finance

Annex Wealth Management

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in finance or related field preferred
  • 7-10 years of experience in accounting/finance
  • Prior experience in the financial services industry preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Strong analytical skills with critical and strategic thinking ability
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and compliance standards
  • Advanced Excel and QuickBooks skills; Salesforce experience helpful

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of the firm's financial strategy
  • Partner with executive leadership to translate financial insights into strategic decisions
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
  • Manage and optimize cash flow and working capital
  • Serve as primary financial liaison to external stakeholders
  • Lead and mentor Finance team members for accountability and improvement
  • Drive enhancements in financial systems and reporting tools

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • Company Events to celebrate wins and foster connections
  • Parental Leave
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Holiday & Summer hours
  • Casual Fridays
Full Job Description
Lead the financial operations that keep Annex strong, and the insights that keep us growing

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance leads budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounting, and daily financial operations while supporting M&A and managing the finance team. As a strategic partner to leadership, this role brings clarity to financial performance, strengthens decision support, and ensures finance capabilities scale with the firm's growth.

What You'll Do
  • Ownership: Lead development and execution of the firm's financial strategy in alignment with organizational growth goals
  • Thought-Leader & Financial Planning: Partner with executive leadership to translate financial insights into business decisions
  • Scenario Planning: Own and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
  • Visibility & Optimization: Manage and optimize cash flow, working capital and allocation strategies
  • Relationship Management: Serve as primary financial liaison to external stakeholders including auditors, banking partners, and tax advisors
  • Team Leader: Lead, develop, and mentor Finance team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
  • Technology Effectiveness: Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and data integration to enhance efficiency and scalability


Requirements

Preferred Qualifications
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's in finance or related field is preferred. Must have 7-10 years experience in accounting/finance
  • Financial Experience: Prior financial services industry experience is preferred
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations and the ability to complete them within strict monthly deadlines
  • Critical & Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and provide clear, actionable insights
  • Compliance: Solid understanding of GAAP and compliance standards, with a consistent focus on audit readiness and accuracy
  • Accuracy & Detail: High attention to detail, ensuring error-free financial data and maintaining strong accuracy ratings
  • Software Competency: Advanced Excel and QuickBooks accounting system skills for managing, analyzing, and reporting financial data, prior experience with Salesforce is helpful


What You Can Expect

Comprehensive Benefits

We deeply value your leadership, talent, time, and commitment. In return, we offer a total rewards package designed to recognize and appreciate your contributions.

This includes a comprehensive suite of:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Build your future with our 401(k) plan and employer contribution
  • Company Events: We believe in celebrating wins and creating connections - whether it's through get togethers, our Annual Picnic, or company milestones
  • Parental Leave
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Holiday & Summer hours
  • Casual Fridays

We are committed to providing an environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential.

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