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Directive

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Cybersecurity • IT • eCommerce

Directive is Oneonta NY's best web design and IT company, specializing in technology implementation and management for businesses. They offer a wide range of services including managed IT, outsourcing IT, cybersecurity, cloud hosting, web development, and IT services for nonprofit organizations. With a focus on proactive IT monitoring, cybersecurity training, and managed cloud hosting, Directive is dedicated to keeping systems up and running while maximizing productivity for small and medium organizations. Their services also include computer repair, web design, and compliance with laws like the NY SHIELD Act, providing comprehensive support for businesses' technology needs.

11 - 50 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• Move the finance department into a more strategic function. Top opportunities are leveraging debt for M&A and cost controls. • Be a strong voice with department heads so budgets have power and under-performance can be wisely identified. • Create a strong understanding/model of how growth investments impact EBITDA and ensure we are optimized in our capital allocation. • Deep improvement of tax planning. With strong EBITDA, we need better tax planning. We are weak here. • Build visibility into capital investment and have strong hypothesis around outcomes and timelines. It’s important that we are able to invest cash while still growing EBITDA. • Develop strong debt partners. We currently have a small SBA loan, but understanding how to get access to capital without dilution is valuable for our current M&A strategy. • Become investment ready. We are going to market in the next 36 months and need the right financial leadership in place. • Holding team accountable for various initiatives such as 5 day close, various standardized reports, and work closely with external CPA firm to ensure tax and legal requirements are adhered to within budget • Manage financial model of business and associated reporting related to budgets, actuals, and goals are shared in a timely and accurate manner with peers so they can effectively manage their departments and grow the business • Approve offers, raises, and promotions and make sure they follow our guidelines • Hold department leaders accountable to margin expectations in their P&L in order to grow cash • Cash is the most important number for Directive. Need to ensure it is managed at safe levels and continues to grow • Properly monitor AR/AP process to keep overdue receivables down and escalate when necessary • Work with insurance brokers and make sure all requirements are met and any inquiries are followed up within a timely manner • Work with legal firm to make sure all requirements are met and any inquiries are followed up within a timely manner • Support More Good Capital. on a need basis and provide strong financial modeling and due diligence so smart investments are made • I need leaders, not managers. Nobody wants a manager, everyone wants a leader. Build structure, create a cadence, support proactively, and empower your team with clear and concise communication + expectation setting.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA a bonus • 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position within performance marketing agencies • Proven experience in a digital agency or similar services related industries • Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial management systems • Expertise in capital allocation to drive top-line revenue • Proven ability to hold business units accountable to budget and goals • Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) • Solid understanding and experience with tax regulations and compliance • Confident in systematically leveraging debt for growth and expansion • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

🏖️ Benefits

• 🙏 Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle • Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US, CAD, MX) • 🧠 **Mental** - Access to certified therapists through **Spring Health**, membership to **Headspace** • 💪 **Physical **- Physical therapy through **Omada, **thousands of **Aaptiv** virtual workouts**, **complimentary **One Medical** membership for primary and virtual care • 🛫 T**ime Off** - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave • 💰 **Financial** - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match • 🌟 **Bonus** - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time • 🌴 **Annual Company-wide Retreat**