Hybrid Director of Finance and Operations

at Educative, Inc.

• Job title: Director of Finance and Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $165,000 - $220,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bellevue, United States

About the role

• Director of Finance and Operations driving financial performance and operational efficiency at Educative. Overseeing finance, operations, and compliance in the U.S. and Pakistan to enable sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Lead company-wide financial management processes, including planning cycles, performance reporting, and scorecards.
• Drive internal process optimization, cross-functional alignment, and systems integration.
• Oversee HR operations and partner with external consultants on compliance, performance, and compensation planning.

Requirements

• 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.