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About the Role

The Lighthouse is seeking a strategic and commercially-minded Director of Finance to partner with leadership, own accounting, financial planning, commercial finance, and financial operations, and drive informed decision-making to support the company's growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly business reviews.
• Build financial models across revenue, cash flow, headcount, operating expenses, pricing, and growth scenarios.
• Deliver insightful reporting and dashboards that help leadership make confident, data-driven decisions.
• Lead scenario planning, investment analysis, pricing strategy, ROI modelling, and long-term financial planning.
• Own the monthly close process, financial reporting, reconciliations, cash management, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, expense management, and vendor payments.
• Strengthen financial controls, accounting processes, and compliance while continuously improving operational efficiency.
• Partner with external accountants, auditors, banks, tax advisors, and payroll providers.
• Work alongside leaders across memberships, hospitality, events, partnerships, sponsorships, and emerging revenue streams to improve profitability and commercial performance.
• Develop financial business cases for new products, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Build scalable finance processes, reporting infrastructure, and systems that support a high-growth business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, balancing financial discipline with entrepreneurial thinking and helping guide strategic decisions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience across finance, FP&A, accounting, commercial finance, or strategic finance.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and long-term financial planning.
• Strong accounting knowledge alongside exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience partnering directly with founders, CEOs, or senior executives to influence business strategy.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations.
• Experience improving finance systems, processes, and reporting within a growing or entrepreneurial business.
• Confidence operating in both strategic and hands-on environments—you enjoy building as much as managing.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, along with experience using modern finance and reporting systems.
• A genuine passion for creativity, community, and helping build businesses that have meaningful cultural impact.
• A collaborative, humble approach and a belief that great businesses are built by great people working together.

Skills

• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Management
• Financial Modeling
• Scenario Planning
• Investment Analysis
• Pricing Strategy
• ROI Modelling
• Accounting
• Commercial Finance
• Strategic Finance
• Excel
• Google Sheets
• Finance Systems

Location

• Brooklyn, NY
• Venice, CA

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• Director

Education Level

• CPA, MBA, or equivalent experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO + Sick Time + Paid Holidays
• HSA, FSA, and Commuter + Parking Benefits
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with Employer Matching. No Vesting Period.
• Monthly Work from Home Stipend
• Yearly Professional Development Stipend

About the Company

• The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group, is a first-ever creative campus and studio playground for the Creator Generation, offering Creators an I.R.L. platform to Learn, Make, and Belong.
• With Venice, CA already opened, and Brooklyn, NY opening in Fall 2025, and London/EMEA opening in 2026, the campuses are designed to empower and support career Creators and creative professionals, providing a dynamic environment explicitly tailored to their needs.
• Each campus features state-of-the-art, mixed-use content studios, and hosts impactful programming that empowers members to collaborate, learn, and grow their businesses within a thriving community.
• The Lighthouse expands opportunities and creative capabilities, offering Creators a dedicated space to co-create, connect, and lead the businesses shaping creative culture.
• Learn more: www.thelighthouse.com.

Equal Opportunity

• At The Lighthouse, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.
• The Lighthouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.