Director of Finance
Job Description
You will be responsible for monitoring and managing Backflip’s financial health, and will work closely with the COO / Founders to oversee Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury. You will partner with teams to ensure financial transparency, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to achieving ambitious growth objectives.
Requirement(s)
Primary Responsibilities Lead and manage the corporate finance team, including accounting, reporting, FP&A, and treasury functions for multiple entities Oversee the closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Work with the Accounting team to implement comprehensive accounting policies and procedures (GAAP) Oversee Backflip’s treasury and cash management functions Manage reporting to various stakeholders including investors (OpCo + AssetCo) and capital markets counterparties Partner with executives to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives Assist with investor relations, and preparing financial information for fundraising activities Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors and various financial institutions Identify and implement cost-saving measures to optimize financial performance Stay up-to-date on industry trends and regulatory changes impacting the mortgage lending space Some travel is required (e.g. - company offsites) Qualifications - Role Specific Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 4+ years of experience in a finance leadership role, preferably in a high-growth startup or similar environment Prior experience at a top-tier financial institution or accounting firm Track record of success in building and managing high-performing finance teams Demonstrated expertise in GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting Familiarity with complex entity structures and capital markets strategies (warehouse lines, ABL, notes sales, securitizations, etc.) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights Passion for FinTech or real estate investment finance; basic understanding of mortgages General understanding of real estate investment concepts Comfortable with advanced mathematical and finance calculations Exemplary spreadsheet skills (Excel; Google Sheets) Advanced computer skills - demonstrated desire to learn new technologies (we use Slack + Notion + Google Workspace + HubSpot + more)
