Director of Finance

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Finance to join our growing team. This
hands-on leadership role requires a seasoned professional with 10-15 years of experience,
including significant time spent in high-tech start-up environments-preferably with hardware
companies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to strategically manage financial
operations while actively engaging in day-to-day finance and accounting processes.
As the Director of Finance, you will oversee a small but efficient team, ensuring financial health
and operational excellence. You'll play a critical role in shaping the company's financial strategy
and enabling its continued growth.

Responsibilities
• Financial Strategy & Planning:
o Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals.
o Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
o Provide actionable insights to drive business decisions and profitability.
• Accounting & Reporting:
o Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, general ledger, and payroll.
o Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
o Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Operational Excellence:
o Manage cash flow, capital allocation, and treasury functions.
o Optimize internal financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability.
o Collaborate with leadership to evaluate and execute growth opportunities,
including potential M&A activities.
• Team Leadership:
o Mentor and manage a small, high-performing finance and accounting team.
o Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, with a focus on high-tech start-ups
• Proven track record of success in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong expertise in technical accounting, financial modeling, budgeting, and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
• Experience managing audits, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Hands-on approach to managing finance and accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware companies is highly preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

$180,000 - $230,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits

At Velaura, we believe exceptional talent deserves exceptional rewards. Compensation for this role includes a competitive base salary, performance-based incentives, and equity participation, allowing team members to share in the company's long-term success.

Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

In addition to compensation, Velaura offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; flexible work arrangements; professional development opportunities; and other benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our team.

Velaura is committed to pay equity and transparency and regularly benchmarks compensation to ensure we remain competitive in the market.