[Remote] Director of Finance and Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PartsBase Inc. is the world's largest online Aviation Marketplace and Community, seeking a highly operational and digitally-fluent Finance Operations Leader. This role involves overseeing core accounting functions and driving finance transformation initiatives in a SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations across AP, AR, General Ledger, and month-end close activities with a focus on subscription revenue, deferred revenue, and ARR metrics
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 for multi-year SaaS contracts, usage-based billing, and marketplace transaction fees
• Monitor and report on key SaaS financial metrics including ARR growth, net revenue retention, billings, and deferred revenue movements
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data across subscription lifecycle management
• Support SaaS-specific financial reporting and provide insights into unit economics, cohort performance, and marketplace health metrics
• Lead digital transformation initiatives that modernize finance operations through cloud-based systems, API integrations, and real-time data connectivity
• Identify and eliminate manual processes by implementing intelligent automation for invoice processing, subscription reconciliations, revenue recognition calculations, and anomaly detection
• Champion AI-driven initiatives including machine learning models for transaction categorization, predictive cash flow analytics, churn risk identification, and automated close preparation
• Design and implement exception-based workflows that reduce manual touchpoints while improving accuracy, speed, and scalability across the financial close process
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate financial systems with CRM, billing platforms, payment gateways, and marketplace infrastructure, enabling seamless data flow and real-time visibility
• Evaluate, pilot, and scale emerging fintech solutions including robotic process automation (RPA), AI copilots, and autonomous accounting platforms
• Build standardized, repeatable accounting workflows optimized for a high-velocity SaaS environment with distributed teams and global operations
• Develop real-time dashboards and operational metrics that provide visibility into close progress, subscription cohort performance, cash conversion cycles, and process bottlenecks
• Document and continuously improve finance processes to support rapid scaling without proportional headcount increases—embracing the 'do more with less' SaaS efficiency mandate
• Foster a data-driven, digitally-native finance culture that leverages technology as a strategic enabler rather than a back-office function

Skills

• 5+ years of progressive accounting operations experience, with at least 2 years in a SaaS, subscription-based, or high-growth technology company with ARR business models
• Deep understanding of SaaS financial metrics (ARR, MRR, net revenue retention, CAC payback, LTV:CAC ratio, Rule of 40) and subscription revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Proven track record leading digital transformation initiatives in finance—implementing automation platforms, migrating to cloud-based systems, or building API-driven integrations between financial and operational systems
• Hands-on experience with modern finance technology stack including cloud ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online), billing platforms (Stripe, Zuora, Chargebee), and automation tools (Zapier, Workato, UiPath, or similar)
• Experience implementing or optimizing AI-enabled finance tools such as predictive analytics, intelligent document processing, automated reconciliations, or machine learning-based categorization
• Strong technical fluency with data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets advanced functions, SQL basics, BI platforms like Tableau or Looker) and ability to work effectively with engineering and product teams
• Demonstrated ability to redesign legacy manual processes into scalable, technology-driven workflows that support hypergrowth without linear headcount expansion
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills—comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with distributed teams
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification
• Experience in marketplace or platform business models with multi-sided revenue streams (buyer subscriptions, supplier fees, transaction commissions)
• Background in change management and organizational transformation—successfully leading teams through system migrations, process overhauls, or cultural shifts toward digital-first operations
• Exposure to emerging finance AI technologies such as autonomous accounting platforms, generative AI for financial analysis, or natural language processing for contract extraction
• Familiarity with API concepts, webhook integrations, and event-driven architecture to enable real-time financial data synchronization
• Prior experience building or scaling finance operations from early-stage through Series B+ funding rounds or IPO readiness in SaaS companies

Benefits

• FULLY remote environment
• Culture
• TEAM-focused organization
• Inclusive culture welcomes all employees and values their unique contributions
• Competitive compensation package with equity upside aligned to company performance and ARR growth milestones

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