Director of Finance

About the Role:

Treeswift is seeking a strategically-minded and highly organized Director of Finance to take on a variety of financial, strategic and analytical projects to drive business growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the internal operational and financial infrastructure at Treeswift. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who can easily blend strategic thinking, tactical execution and financial acumen to drive the achievement of our operational goals. A successful candidate is one who is passionate about climate technology, ambitious, creative, self-starting, and has a confident “I can do it” attitude toward tasks big and small. This role requires meticulous organizational skills and reports directly to our CEO, Steven. This is a hybrid role in New York City with two-three days a week onsite required.

What you’ll do at Treeswift:

Financial Leadership

• Ensure the financial health and stability of Treeswift by owning, developing and implementing all aspects of financial strategy and operations, including financial reporting, forecasting, planning, budgeting, financial analysis and cash management

• Create, track and maintain key business and financial KPIs, uncover trends and assess current and future business risks and opportunities while providing timely and accurate reporting along with financial and operational dashboards for internal and external stakeholders to understand company health week-to-week

• Translate the outputs of their financial analysis into impactful insights and compelling recommendations

• Partner with the executive team to drive financial decision making around cost and growth

• Build out the technical financial infrastructure of the company

Business Operations 

• Running accounts payable and accounts receivable, i.e. ensuring that all bills are paid on time and invoices are delivered to customers

• Manage and liaise with external accountants and financial institutions (i.e. banks)

• Implement and communicate data-driven approaches to improve operational processes, including company-wide quarterly and annual planning

• Supervise our Finance, Accounting and Operations function and team

• Foster strong communication channels between finance, operations, and other functional areas

A Great Candidate…

• Has a bias toward action, values experimentation, and is more interested in finding the right answer than being right

• Values truthful, direct feedback, even when it can feel uncomfortable

• Is a driven self-starter; you don’t wait to be told what to do but rather look around, spot problems and opportunities, and share ideas you’ve brainstormed 

• Is flexible and capable of doing many things (versus just one thing); our most successful employees wear multiple hats and are willing to work on a wide scope of responsibilities

What We’re Looking For in You 

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field

• You have 5-8+ years of relevant experience working in strategy, strategic finance, biz ops, or chief of staff function ideally at a high-growth startup

• You are experienced in analytical evaluation of operational metrics with the ability to build advanced, integrated financial models

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels within the organization

• You have exceptional attention to detail and project management skills

What We Value

• Mission before team, team before self. This means that we value low ego team members who focus on working towards the best outcomes for the customer and the business, regardless of who gets the credit. 

• Seeking the truth. 

• Never being complacent. Diagnosing challenges and creatively solving big problems. Comfort with radically rethinking and reshaping how things are done today.

• Direct feedback. Feedback is a gift and always delivered with positive intent. 

• Owners mindset. If you see an opportunity for improvement, run with it. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere, no matter your role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance 

• Life insurance package and disability coverage 

• Stock options

• Paid leave for new parents 

• Unlimited PTO, Sick Leave, 12 paid holidays

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $127,000-$172,000. Total compensation for this position is determined by skills, qualifications, relevant work experience, location, and other factors. This salary estimate excludes the value of any potential bonuses; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives. This information is provided per the New York City Human Rights Law. Please note that the range provided is applicable only to New York City-based applicants. Base compensation may vary if the work location is outside of New York City.

Treeswift  is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.