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Director of Finance and OperationsEducative Inc • Bellevue, WA, US
Director of Finance and Operations

Director of Finance and Operations

Educative Inc • Bellevue, WA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Finance and Operations is a strategic leader responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and scalable infrastructure across the organization. This role oversees finance, operations, legal, HR, and compliance in both the U.S. and Pakistan, enabling informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

Key Objectives

  • Lead the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management.
  • Build and maintain a well-controlled, scalable, and efficient organization through strong financial and operational practices.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance in all operating jurisdictions (U.S. and Pakistan).
  • Partner with executive leadership to align financial and operational goals with business strategy.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Advise the CEO and senior leadership on strategic and operational issues using financial analysis and data-driven insights.
  • Support long-term planning and scenario modeling
  • Assess and manage risk and evaluate capital structure

    • Financial Forecasting & Cash Management

  • Lead short- and long-term financial forecasting, including revenue, expense, and margin projections.
  • Develop and manage robust cash flow models to ensure liquidity and support strategic decision-making.
  • Monitor working capital and optimize treasury operations, including disbursement cycles, receivables, and reserves.
  • Oversee cash management policies, daily bank reporting, and investment oversight.
  • Manage relationships with banking partners, external brokers, and financial service providers.
  • Oversee relationships with payment processors, ensuring accurate settlements, fee management, and compliance with financial reporting and reconciliation standards.

    • Financial Oversight

  • Oversee global financial reporting, close processes, and consolidations across multi-currency entities.
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, international accounting standards, and local tax laws.
  • Lead all tax planning and compliance activities, including income, sales / use, payroll, franchise, and international tax filings.
  • Manage financial audits and reviews, and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.

    • Operational Excellence

  • Lead company-wide financial management processes, including planning cycles, performance reporting, and scorecards.
  • Drive internal process optimization, cross-functional alignment, and systems integration.
  • Lead continuous improvement of ERP and financial tools (e.g., NetSuite).

    • Legal, HR, and Administration

  • Oversee HR operations and partner with external consultants on compliance, performance, and compensation planning.
  • Manage legal activities including client and vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support IT, facilities, and administrative operations to ensure operational continuity and scale.

    • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Accounting : Oversee U.S. and Pakistan accounting teams, budget preparation, and audits.
  • Finance & Analytics : Manage analytics, dashboards, and FP&A processes; develop team structure as the function scales.
  • HR : Guide HR consultants and internal teams on people operations and organizational design.

    • Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in finance and operations roles, preferably in global or high-growth environments.
  • Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and GAAP accounting.
  • Proficient in NetSuite and financial analytics / reporting tools.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, compliance, and team management capabilities.

    • This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in our Bellevue office).

    About Educative :

    Educative is a hands-on learning platform for software developers of all levels. We were founded by industry veterans who understand first-hand the problems developers face staying on the cutting edge of modern technology. Educative's interactive, text-based courses are built to teach you the skills employers are looking for. We provide tools like in-browser coding environments and interview-focused assessments to help you practice as you learn.

    Educative is connecting millions of developers worldwide to become a developer, grow their skills, or prepare for an interview.

    Our learners rely on us to create engaging courses to get better at their job, find a better job, or experience the joy of learning.  With the courses that you create, learners can maximize their success.

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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