# Finance Director (Strategic Finance Lead)

**Company:** [Devsu](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/4sM4PvpDWNbkTLw15DtW7T.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Engineering

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## Description

We are looking for a **Finance Director based in Ecuador** to lead the financial operations of Devsu, while acting as a strategic partner to leadership. 

This is not a traditional accounting role. You will act as a senior financial leader, owning financial visibility, planning, and decision support across the company, and serving as a key partner to leadership in shaping the business. 

You’ll be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy and helping shape the financial direction of the business, balancing execution with strategy.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities** 

**Financial Operations & Compliance** 

-   Own the monthly close process across entities  

-   Oversee preparation of:  

-   Balance Sheet  

-   Profit & Loss (P&L)  

-   Cash flow statements  

-   Ensure compliance with:  

-   Ecuadorian accounting, tax, and labor regulations (primary)  

-   U.S. GAAP  

-   Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors in both, US and Ecuador jurisdictions  

**Strategic Finance & Decision Support** 

-   Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning  

-   Build and maintain financial models to support growth decisions  

-   Provide insights on:  

-   Profitability by client / service line  

-   Cost structure and margin optimization  

-   Cash flow and capital allocation  

-   Support leadership in strategic initiatives (pricing, expansion, efficiency)  

-   Identify risks and opportunities proactively  

**Business Optimization** 

-   Design and implement cost control and financial discipline frameworks  

-   Improve financial processes, reporting clarity, and internal controls through automation and AI.  

-   Support cross-border structure optimization and tax efficiency (in coordination with advisors)  

**Qualifications** 

-   Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field  

-   4 to 6+ years of experience in finance/accounting roles, with increasing responsibility  

-   Strong knowledge of:  

-   Ecuadorian accounting and tax regulations (required)  

-   U.S. GAAP (working knowledge required)  

-   Experience managing multi-entity or international financial operations  

-   Proven experience in financial planning, modeling, and analysis (FP&A)  

-   Strong business acumen—ability to connect numbers to decisions  

-   Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills  

-   Fluent in Spanish and English  

**Nice to Have (Bonus Points)** 

-   Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or equivalent advanced degree. 

-   Experience in company valuations (DCF, comparables, transaction support)  

-   Background in software / tech services companies  

-   Experience supporting executive teams or founders directly  

-   Exposure to M&A, fundraising, or financial structuring  

**What We’re Looking For** 

Someone who: 

-   Thinks like an owner, not just an accountant  

-   Is comfortable operating with ambiguity and autonomy  

-   Can challenge assumptions with data and logic  

-   Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking  

-   Wants to grow into a future CFO role

## Benefits

Why This Role 

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a growing, international company without the bureaucracy of a traditional corporate environment. 

You’ll work directly with leadership, influence key decisions, and help build the financial foundation for the next stage of growth.