Director of Finance and Operations

Remote
Full Time
Gumband
Senior Manager/Supervisor

Gumband is hiring a Director of Finance and Operations to oversee the financial planning and financial operations of the company. The Director of Finance and Operations will establish strategies to earn profit, report data and metrics to leadership and stakeholders, and implement policies to promote a culture of excellence and keep the business on track. This is a leadership position with a great deal of growth potential.

Spun out of an award-winning creative technology agency, Gumband is the first operating system for interactive environments and experiences. We work with innovative brands to connect, elevate, and humanize their physical spaces. In 2021, the product was launched and obtained backing from WPP’s Product Innovation Board.

This role presents a unique opportunity to join a fully-backed SaaS startup and play a key role in its initial growth phase. With Gumband, we are creating a category and looking for individuals with a desire to operate as innovators in an emerging global marketplace. Because the product was incubated at Deeplocal, Gumband team members will also have the benefit of tapping into Deeplocal’s expertise as an interactive experience developer for some of the world’s top brands, including Google, Nike, Meta, TikTok, and others.

As a key member of Gumband’s leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations is responsible and accountable for securing the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth. This individual should be an experienced and efficient leader as they will maintain control over a diverse set of financial and business operations. They should have excellent people skills, outstanding financial acumen and a high work ethic. This position will report to Gumband’s Managing Director and work closely with the Director of Engineering, Director of Product, and Deeplocal’s finance team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management
  • Track and report financial progress to leaders and stakeholders 
  • Partner with Deeplocal CFO and finance/accounting team to develop and iterate on forecasting models and pipeline financial management 
  • Partner with Managing Director on ongoing calls with WPP, Gumband’s funding partner (and any other future funding partners, if applicable)
  • Work with the Managing Director to design and implement internal processes that support operational objectives and growth goals 
  • Monitor and report on team budget utilization, identify areas for optimization, and make recommendations to leadership on resource allocation and investment opportunities
  • Develop and manage contract language in alignment with business objectives
  • Establish policies that promote Gumband culture and vision

Desired Skills

  • Proven experience as a Director of Finance or equivalent, a plus if that experience is within a SaaS company
  • Proven experience implementing process and procedures to improve business operations
  • Understanding of business functions such as project management, product development, engineering, etc.
  • Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
  • Experience in fundraising will be a plus
  • Highly proficient in data analysis and performance/operation metrics
  • Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure
  • Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
  • BS/BA in Finance, Business Administration or relevant field; MS/MBA is a plus
  • Excited by new challenges and “startup” environments
  • Comfortable with developing and implementing strategies
  • Creative thinker and problem solver; flexible, adaptable and curious 
  • Highly organized with exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
  • Strong writer/presenter

Location

This position is open to remote candidates outside of Pittsburgh, PA, but candidates must be willing to travel to Pittsburgh and/or client locations as required.

About Deeplocal

Deeplocal is a quickly growing, internationally-recognized, innovation studio based in Pittsburgh, PA. Deeplocal’s team of 50+ includes experts in marketing, engineering, design, and fabrication who collaborate to develop never-seen-before physical experiences for brand clients. Our studio is located in a renovated brewery loft space in Sharpsburg, PA—just outside of Pittsburgh and within a few minutes of Lawrenceville.

Deeplocal has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania for the past four years and has received numerous awards in advertising and design. Deeplocal’s work has been featured on Fast Company, Wired, NYTimes, USA Today, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Gizmodo, Engadget, Forbes, and many more.

Our Mission

Invent products and experiences for innovative brands.

Our Purpose

To be a place where amazing talent can invent, create, and inspire.

Our Core Values

  • Respectful
  • Efficient
  • Inventive
  • Resourceful
  • Humble

 

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive and comprehensive health care coverage  
  • Flexible retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid vacation time and winter break 
  • Profit sharing 
  • Flexible work opportunities
  • Family and pet friendly policies
  • Fitness and public transportation subsidies
  • Community service flex time

Compensation:

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $125,000 to $220,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details. This role is eligible for bonus compensation.

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