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About the Role

The Director of Finance & Accounting leads and oversees all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and financial planning and analysis, for an organization of approximately 110 employees. This role combines hands-on management of financial systems and compliance with strategic analysis and forecasting to support executive decision-making and company growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ownership and executive leadership, providing financial insights and data-backed recommendations to support company goals.
• Analyze profitability, pricing, and key business trends, providing actionable recommendations that improve financial performance.
• Drive the annual budget planning process, ensuring budgets align with company strategy and financial targets.
• Conduct analysis on performance, revenue mix, and cost efficiency to identify opportunities for margin improvement.
• Provide forward-looking financial planning, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and scenario planning.
• Lead monthly/annual closes, producing financial statements, and preparing cash flow projections.
• Define metrics and KPIs to continually measure and track financial performance, profitability, and efficiency.
• Oversee day-to-day functions including AP/AR, treasury management, cash management, and bank relationships.
• Maintain oversight of payroll, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Oversee the company’s accounting function, ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant financial records and timely closes.
• Ensure accurate client billing, revenue recognition, and expense coding.
• Utilize advanced Excel and financial modeling tools to analyze financial data, build forecasts, and support strategic decision-making.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Supervise and mentor an Accounting Manager and support staff.
• Represent the Finance & Accounting department as part of Got Light’s Department Heads leadership team.
• Manage compliance with all local, state, and federal tax obligations.
• Oversee 401(k) plan administration.
• Coordinate with external CPA on income tax filings, audits, and depreciation schedules.
• Support and execute internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Maintain insurance renewals and risk coverage.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and reporting tools to streamline processes.
• Drive finance automation initiatives to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and enhance scalability.
• Collaborate on cross-team process improvements and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 7-10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of accounting or FP&A functions.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash flow management, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to oversee both day-to-day accounting operations and high-level strategic planning.
• Skilled in Excel/Google Sheets modeling and familiar with tools such as QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, and modern ERP or BI software.
• Executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial audiences.
• Change management skills.
• Proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, team-driven, systems thinker.

Skills

• GAAP
• Cash flow management
• Financial modeling
• Excel/Google Sheets modeling
• QuickBooks
• ADP Workforce Now
• ERP software
• BI software
• Executive communication
• Presentation skills
• Change management
• Systems thinking

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• In-person
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 7-10 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• MBA preferred
• CPA preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $150,000 - $175,000 per year

Benefits

• 15 days PTO per year
• Paid holidays
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Chiropractic benefits
• Matching 401K

About the Company

• Got Light applies a fresh approach to lighting, audio, video, staging, and drape in the special event and wedding industry.
• We produce hundreds of events each year including some of the most notable events in the City, including major opening parties and social galas.
• Our company promotes team-building and maintains high employee retention rates by consistently creating a fun and dynamic work environment.
• Make Art. Have Fun. Be Proud.

Equal Opportunity

• Got Light is an equal opportunity employer.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, protected medical condition or any other basis as defined by state, federal or local law.
• Got Light provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in both the hiring process and during employment as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment any qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.