Director of Finance And Operations

Your next Finance role would be amazing at a growing 6-year-old tech company in an exciting, hot space (literally! We are conducting the search on their behalf.

Problem Space: The generative AI boom has turned the challenges of computing performance and energy efficiency into huge issues for data center, CPUs and high-performance computing. The faster chips go, the more power and energy you need and the more heat that's generated.

This startup (now an emerging revenue generating company), specializes in disruptive thermal management solutions for High-Performance Computing (HPC). Their patented solution not only revolutionizing data center cooling but preserving the planet with precise cooling at the chip level where and when needed. This reduces server operating costs but, more importantly, increases the computational power and output of each chip. Less cost, more

output. Traditional cooling systems are energy-intensive and often lack efficiency.

Position Overview

Collaborate with the executive team to develop long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s vision and objectives. 

The ideal Finance candidate will be business savvy and have 5 years direct related experience, analytical, curious and a self-starter. The candidate will should have a unique balance of startup expertise, corporate financial management, and the ability to wear many hats to maximize value to the company. Corporate financial management/reporting; deep experience with cash management, doing more with less (scale), and overall financial command & control. Someone who will leverage technology and a roll-up his sleeves attitude.

Key Responsibilities

·   Financial analysis expertise to analyze financial data and make strategic recommendations based on the insights gained. Financial analysis is crucial for making informed decisions, evaluating the feasibility of new projects or investments, and ensuring the company's financial health.

·   Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to support the company’s growth objectives.

·   Develop an Executive dashboard with real-time visibility to the company's top 3 – 5 KPIs including real-time runway visibility.

·   Prepare and present financial information to current and potential investors

·   Develop and implement financial models to assess investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and financial analysis and strategy with each pilot installation.

·    Work with leadership to develop dynamic annual budget scenarios providing insightful financial analysis and identifying opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth

·    Prepare financial reports, forecasting, budgeting and planning in a fast-paced startup environment, creating financial models and dashboard.

·    Work with day-to-day numbers at the granular level and manage to a five-year business plan

·    Manage the Pilot program costs, revenue and ROI for the customer based on the implementation of the DaTEG on their operation.

·    Take ownership and manage the data room and own due diligence.

·    Ability and experience project managing the fundraising process with the support of the entire leadership team. 

·    Lead the financial strategy, operational efficiency, and strategic planning for the season.

·    Work closely with the founders to shape the company's direction during critical growth phases.

*** Contact: JoyceZ@compella.com for more information or to address any questions. ***

-Local greater Bellevue and Seattle area candidates as relocation is not offered at this time.

-Must be eligible to work in the USA

-Hiring as soon as the right candidate eager for this amazing role with great people and innovative solutions, can be identified.