Director of Finance & Accounting

About LightForce

LightForce Orthodontics is a 3D printing technology company focused on the orthodontic space. Our digital platform empowers orthodontists with fully customized, 3D-printed tooth-moving tools. In 2019, we launched their first product - the world’s only, fully customized 3D printed bracket system and digital treatment software. We are proud to be one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Learn more at https://lf.co/

Description

We are looking for a Director of Finance & Accounting to join our team. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic self-starter professional who has strong and relevant experience in FP&A and some accounting experience, who is also a good leader and developer of talent that communicates effectively, is process and data-driven, works well under pressure, and is eager to learn and be developed. .  

This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for leading the Company’s budgeting and forecasting process, accounting and bookclose process, financial reporting process(both internally and to our board and outside investors), business case process,  variance/trend analysis and special projects as determined.  S/he will provide financial consulting and strategic support to our CFO, CEO and senior management which would include: pricing decisions, new product and market initiatives, analysis of product and service revenue and financial results, financing decisions, capital expenditure decisions, budget preparation, board presentations, acquisition analysis, and other projects requested by our CEO, CFO and senior management. 

Ideal candidates will have worked at a high growth venture capital backed technology company with revenues of $40m to $200m,  with relevant FP&A and Accounting experience, including inventory management experience and knowledge in using various ERPs, particularly NetSuite.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance and Accounting functions and manage the  relationship between Finance and Accounting with senior leadership reporting to the CFO
• Oversee the Accounting and Book close process to complete and timely and accurate recording of our financial results. 
• Oversee the successful competition of our Annual Audited Financial statements working closely with our Independent Auditor. 
• Provide our CFO, CEO and Senior Leadership Team with analysis of our financial results, comparison to plan and prepare a revised forecast as needed.  Provide Department heads with in-depth analysis of their department results. 
• Prepare presentations to the senior management team, and our board and work closely with market leaders to develop budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze current and past trends all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital project expenditures
• Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Oversee and manage the continued development of the Operating Plan process, quarterly/rolling Forecasts, and financial modeling tools to provide full P&L financial support and consolidation across multiple legal entities
• Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
• Conduct quarterly and monthly financial reviews with operational budget owners
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in manufacturing, product costing, marketing programs, capital projects and product roll-outs.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes

Education and Experience

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA highly preferred, CPA or CMA a plus
• 7 to 10 years experience in FP&A, preferably in a high-growth environment with 1-2 years in a management position
• Some experience in Accounting and managing a book close process with Manufacturing operations. 

Required Qualifications

• Strong cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Some accounting experience and/or education
• Experience constructing and maintaining accurate predictive financial models
• Highest standards of integrity, accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, is highly-driven and self-motivated
• Able to work independently & multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
• An inquisitive mind and collaborative approach to problem solving 

• Experience monitoring operating expense budgets for SG&A, R&D and capital construction projects
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, experience using budget software tools and NetSuite 
• Experience with product revenue & cost of goods sold analysis 

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit or stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, see, listen, and speak

Work Environment

• Office environment up to 90%
• Work is generally performed in an open office, sedentary position. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Limited temperature fluctuations, heated and air condition environment.

Perks and Benefits (US Employees Only)

• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous premium coverage for medical and dental plans
• Group plan voluntary life insurance
• Fringe benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

LightForce Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.