Strategic Finance Director

Salary: $160K - $240K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

AuditBoard is the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform on the market, having surpassed $200M ARR and continuing to grow. Over 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, utilize our award-winning technology to enhance clarity and agility in their businesses. Our customers consistently rate us highly on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.

At AuditBoard, we foster a culture of mutual inspiration, innovation, and collaboration. We are dedicated to helping our customers succeed and contributing positively to our company and communities. This collaborative spirit has positioned us as one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for six consecutive years, as recognized by Deloitte.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Strategic Finance Director to join our impactful Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Corporate FP&A, this role is pivotal in driving key strategic initiatives, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), annual strategic planning, and go-to-market strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Projects

• Develop, maintain, and oversee the company's financial models to support the annual strategic planning process.
• Provide financial leadership on high-impact initiatives across the company, focusing on growth acceleration and product monetization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering decision-support analysis and framing strategic alternatives.
• Develop frameworks for assessing Return on Investment (ROI) and business case modeling for new initiatives.
• Collaborate with relevant business teams to drive scalable and profitable go-to-market models.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and analyze competitor performance to support strategic recommendations.

M&A and Strategic Initiatives

• Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and valuation for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
• Partner with Strategy and Business Unit leads to assess the strategic fit and financial impact of potential deals.
• Drive cross-functional integration planning and provide execution support post-acquisition.
• Deliver executive-level summaries and board-ready presentations that articulate deal rationale and financial implications.

Competencies

• 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate planning, strategic finance, investment banking, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in M&A execution and financial modeling.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with a track record of cross-functional influence.
• Experience in SaaS or technology companies is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adaptability to change.
• Strong relationship building, business judgment, process management, and communication skills.

Our Company Values

• Customer obsession: Apply relentless focus on listening to and understanding customers as the core of everything we do.
• Win, together: Drive to be the best while supporting each other’s success.
• Gritty resilience: Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, balancing immediate priorities with big-picture strategic goals.
• Personal improvement: Stay eager to share insights, seek feedback, and continuously learn.
• Constant innovation: Challenge the status quo and drive improvements.

Perks

• Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America!
• Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life.
• Remote and hybrid work options.
• Lunch provided in the Cerritos office.
• Comprehensive employee health coverage.