[Remote] Director of Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pumpkin is a leading pet insurance provider that focuses on enhancing the well-being of pets through innovative financial solutions. They are seeking a Director of Finance to lead the finance function, manage financial planning and analysis, and implement best practices to drive organizational value.

Responsibilities

• Steers the annual planning process and recurring re-forecasting processes; actively thought partners with various stakeholders across Pumpkin and IPH to ensure the financial plan is accurate and actionable
• Provides effective financial management reporting for monthly/quarterly/annual operating results, business reviews, board presentations, as well as various ad-hoc reporting as needed
• Close collaboration with accounting team and in-depth understanding of Pumpkin’s financial statements, tax and treasury practices, and audit results
• Develops a deep subject matter expertise of the underlying business, our technology, controls and governance supporting accounting, planning and reporting processes
• Enforces sound documentation of various policies, procedures, and workflows
• Drives continuous improvement, by leveraging technology to design and implement solutions that will enable process re-imagination and changes the way they work
• Provides framework to evaluate opportunities for growth, expansion, and new revenue streams, including financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Designs and develops models for purposes of forecasting, allocating data, and steering decision support for partnerships and investments
• Effectively engages in partnerships while working closely with sister portfolio companies as necessary
• Works closely with parent company’s finance and accounting organizations
• Emphasizes development of individuals and challenges others to grow professionally
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, accounting, business or related field
• 8+ years corporate accounting and/or finance experience, with deep experience in performing and leading financial planning & analysis, including financial modeling, budget development, long-range planning, fundamental forecasting experience over multiple cycles, unit economics and LTV/CAC analyses
• Technical and operational accounting knowledge, and strong business acumen
• Experience in financial reporting, financial statement consolidations, and intercompany allocation processes
• Experience with direct-to-consumer/B2C businesses
• 4+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with demonstrated history of leading FP&A processes, scaling teams and driving a positive culture
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire senior colleagues, partners and stakeholders to continuously improve collaboration and alignment
• High degree of organization, individual initiative, roll-up-your-sleeve mindset and personal accountability
• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CFA, CPA or MBA
• Background in financial services: investment banking, equity/financial research, financial consulting
• Experience in insurance and/or animal health
• Proven track record of delivering on strategic missions with a business-first mindset
• Full-strength skillset using Microsoft Office, with a high degree of competence in Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for pets - you don't have to have one of your own, but you should really like them

Benefits

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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