Senior Director of Accounting & Finance

Overview

RTS is seeking our first in-house finance leader to take our business operations to the next level. As the company's first in-house finance leader, this role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution across all finance and accounting functions.Reporting to the COO, this position will play a critical role in establishing our financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and driving financial strategy for our growing organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a startup environment where they can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution of day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Compliance 

• Personally handle day-to-day accounting tasks including AR/AP processing, bank reconciliations, and journal entries
• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance and payroll support
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely completion of monthly and annual closing processes
• Implement and maintain GAAP-compliant policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Manage cash flow, including monitoring of accounts receivable aging and collections
• Build and lead relationships with outsourced accounting/tax providers during the transition to in-house operations
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
• Manage the company's relationship with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Ramp, optimizing their usage for company needs

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports for company leadership, board members, and investors, including:
  • Monthly P&L statements with detailed variance analysis
  • Cash flow projections and burn rate analysis
  • Department-level budget tracking and forecasting
  • Key operational metrics dashboard
  • Quarterly board meeting financial decks
• Act as the primary financial point of contact for investor queries and due diligence requests
• Partner with department leaders to develop, forecast, and manage P&L budgets
• Support sales and talent teams in deal structuring by providing financial analysis and profitability assessments
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making initiatives

Operations & Process Improvement

• Design and implement scalable financial systems and workflows that support the company's growth
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements in financial operations
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all financial systems
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including auditors and financial service providers
• Lead any future accounting software implementations or integrations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3 years in a senior management role
• Experience as the sole or primary financial leader in a startup environment strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles, with demonstrated ability to create and enforce compliant policies
• Proven track record of hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting
• Exceptional proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution of day-to-day tasks
• Experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems and processes from scratch
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Experience managing and presenting to senior stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and remote work flexibility 

Company philosophy: We believe strongly in work/life balance - you’ve got to feel your best to work your best. We offer a generous PTO program, and in addition to observing the standard holidays, we’ve extended many of them into extra-long weekends. We are a remote-first company, so as long as you can do the specifics of your job, we don’t mind where you do it.

RTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.