Job Description

At Kognitive Sales Solutions, we deliver innovative, data-driven sales strategies that fuel our clients’ growth. We are seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to partner closely with leadership and drive strategic decision-making through strong financial insight, reporting, and execution. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the CEO.

The Director of Finance will own financial reporting, forecasting, commissions, and cashflow management in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role combines strong technical expertise with business partnership and executive-level communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with outsourced accounting to ensure accurate, timely month-end close and financial reporting
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements, accruals, and variances
• Prepare executive financial packages highlighting performance, risks, and opportunities
• Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning
• Manage cashflow forecasting and liquidity monitoring
• Oversee payroll and commission analysis, modeling, and validation
• Identify financial risks, margin improvement, and operational efficiencies
• Build scalable models and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and QuickBooks
• Establish and monitor KPIs to support performance management
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership on strategy and growth initiatives
• Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior-level or leadership responsibilities
• CPA designation preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Strong background in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI and QuickBooks
• Experience supporting commission-based compensation structures
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Why Join Kognitive

• Direct exposure to the CEO and executive leadership
• Opportunity to build and scale financial systems
• Clear pathway to Director of Finance
• Hybrid and flexible work model
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performance culture

Salary Range: 95,000-115,000 annually

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kognitive Sales Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, if you need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Our hiring process may include AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results and make all hiring decisions.