Summer

Summer is a B CorpⓇ that combines technology and policy expertise to help borrowers simplify and save on student debt.

Director of Finance

Full TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

37 days ago

Salary

$160K - $190K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead company-wide FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling to support growth and resource planning. • Partner closely with the executive team as the day-to-day finance lead, translating strategy into clear financial plans and decision-ready insights. • Build and own financial models and reporting that inform executive decisions, product investment, organizational tradeoffs and as needed fundraising scenarios. • Own day-to-day financial operations, including A/P, A/R, employee reimbursements, corporate cards, cash movement, and monthly close. • Prepare monthly financial reporting for the executive team and support quarterly board and investor reporting. • Strengthen financial controls and approval workflows across contracts, spend, and payments, serving as the internal point of accountability. • Manage and hold accountable external partners (controller, bookkeepers, tax advisors), providing direction and pushing back when needed. • Develop team-, product-, and revenue-level reporting to improve visibility into performance, unit economics, cost of sales, and sales efficiency.

Job Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A, forecasting, and operational finance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), Master’s degree in related field preferred.
  • Experience in a VC-backed SaaS, fintech, benefits, or GovTech company, ideally including at least one scaled startup (100–1000 employees).
  • Strong financial modeling skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for executives.
  • Hands-on experience managing accounting operations and external partners (controller, auditors, tax providers).
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, with hands-on experience supporting revenue recognition in a SaaS or recurring-revenue business (ASC 606 familiarity strongly preferred).
  • A builder mindset; comfortable creating structure, improving processes, and operating in ambiguity.
  • Strong judgment and communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly to executive and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Prior background in consulting, venture capital, investment banking, or large enterprise finance before moving into startups is a plus.
  • CPA a plus, not required.

Benefits

  • Equity grant to share in Summer’s success
  • 100% employee-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with 3% match, fully vested day one
  • Home office setup reimbursement
  • Monthly lunch credits
  • Direct contributions toward your student loans
  • Up to 11 paid holidays + flexible PTO
  • Paid leave for family, health, or personal needs
  • Annual in-person events including Summer Camp and Summer Wonderland
  • And more!

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