Director of Finance

Primary Objectives 20% BIG ROCKS – These must be done first and at all costs.

1. Deliver Accurate, Insightful Monthly Financials - Own and execute a standardized monthly close process to deliver accurate financial statements by the 20th calendar day of the following month. Ensure zero material errors and full reconciliation of all key accounts, while producing clear reporting that drives confident, data-backed decision-making.

2. Maintain and Optimize Cash Flow Strategy - Manage a weekly-updated, 12-month rolling cash forecast to ensure liquidity and financial stability. Route 100% of eligible payments through optimal float strategies, and surface at least one new cash optimization tactic per quarter—such as improved vendor terms, debt structuring, or payment sequencing.

3. Lead Forecasting and Budgeting Across the Business - Plan and lead Hadley Designs' annual budgeting and forecasting cycle. Launch the process each fall, align department budgets with growth targets, and finalize all plans by December 1. Monitor and maintain ≤10% variance between forecasts and actuals through regular reforecasting and departmental collaboration.

4. Build Scalable Financial Systems and Operational Workflows - Document all core finance workflows—including close, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting—by Month 3. By Month 6, implement streamlined systems for expense approvals, reimbursements, travel booking, and company card usage. Deliver an ERP implementation plan and reduce manual reporting time by 25% within Year 1.

5. Drive Profit Optimization Across Departments - Deliver monthly EBITDA analysis across all major departments to uncover cost-saving and margin improvement opportunities. Partner withleaders to implement at least one impactful initiative per quarter. Increase trailing-12-month EBITDA margin by 2 percentage points in your first year.

Regular Work Activities 80% – These must be done ongoing daily/weekly after the BIG

ROCKS are complete.

1. Accounts Receivable and Payable: Manage invoicing, collections, and payments to maintain cash flow and ensure accurate reconciliation.

2. Cash Management Operations: Monitor daily cash positions, maintain liquidity, and oversee use of credit float strategies.

3. Compliance and Audit Readiness: Ensure GAAP compliance, manage internal controls, and lead external audit preparation.

4. Payroll and Benefits Administration: Oversee payroll and reimbursements for accuracy, timeliness, and legal compliance.

5. Tax Compliance: Oversee accurate and timely sales tax filings and payroll tax submissions, ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions.

6. Systems and Software Management: Optimize financial tools (e.g., Xero, LinkMyBooks,

Hubdoc, Google Sheets) to streamline workflows and reduce manual work.

1. Inventory and COGS Management: Reconcile inventory regularly and validate COGS entries in partnership with operations.

2. Strategic Insights and Decision Support: Provide financial analysis to support key business decisions and capital planning.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across the business to assess financial impact and support growth initiatives.

4. Financial Dashboard & KPI Maintenance: Maintain dashboards and scorecards to ensure clear visibility into performance.

5. Team Development and Delegation: Identify opportunities to delegate transactional tasks and support the development of future finance capabilities as the department grows.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance?
• Do you have an MBA or a CPA license?
• How many years of experience do you have leading annual budgeting processes?
• How many years of experience do you have reconciling key accounts (cash, A/R, A/P, etc.)?
• How many years of experience do you have documenting and optimizing core financial workflows?
• How many years have you produced departmental EBITDA analyses?
• How many years of experience do you have overseeing payroll and employee reimbursements?
• How many years of experience do you have providing strategic financial insights and capital planning support?
• Are you comfortable working on a night shift?

Work Location: Remote