Director of Finance

Inlighten Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $175,000-$225,000

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Equity participation opportunity

Job summary

Inlighten Technologies, a Silicon Valley startup, seeks a Director of Finance to lead forecasting, budgeting, and international financial operations. You will guide executive decisions, develop global KPI reporting, and oversee multiple entities with external partners.

The role demands deep FP&A expertise and strategic leadership in a fast-growth tech setting. Strong candidates will have 10+ years in finance leadership, US GAAP knowledge, and hands-on operations across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• US GAAP and international accounting, tax, and compliance knowledge.
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting background.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range modeling.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and support growth initiatives.
• Develop KPI reporting and executive-level financial analysis.
• Prepare board, investor and management reporting packages.
• Support fundraising, capital raising, and strategic finance activities.
• Oversee finance operations across multiple international entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage external auditors, tax advisors, banking relationships, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Strengthen controls, governance, policies, and reporting processes.
• Build a unified global finance function to support growth.

Skills

Financial modeling

FP&A

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/CFA/MBA preferred

Job description

About the Company

Inlighten Technologies is a Silicon Valley startup developing next-generation microLED technologies for augmented reality (AR) and AI-powered smart glasses. Our mission is to push the limits of microLED performance and manufacturing, enabling scalable, mass-market production. Join us to help create the displays that will power the future of immersive computing.

Description

The Director of Finance will oversee all aspects of financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, international finance operations, and strategic financial management. The role will manage financial activities across multiple international entities, while ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across the organization. This individual will lead the development of a unified finance organization, manage local financial agents and advisors in international markets, and provide executive-level financial leadership to support growth and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range financial modeling.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and support business growth initiatives.
• Develop KPI reporting, performance metrics, and executive-level financial analysis.
• Prepare Board, investor, and management reporting packages and presentations.
• Support fundraising, capital raising, and strategic finance activities.
• Oversee finance operations across multiple international entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, financial agents, and regulatory partners.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, policies, and reporting processes.
• Build and maintain a unified global finance function that supports organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and international accounting, tax, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong background in FP&A, corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting fundraising, capital raising, debt financing, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Experience managing international finance operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Experience managing external auditors, tax advisors, banking relationships, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Proven ability to support executive teams, Boards of Directors, investors, and fundraising activities.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional financial analysis and planning capabilities.
• Strategic and business-minded leader.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• Experience building or scaling finance organizations in high-growth startup or private company environments.
• Semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or hardware industry experience.
• Experience supporting venture-backed companies and investor relations activities.
• Proven success building global finance processes and infrastructure to support international growth.
• Strategic, business-minded leader with the ability to balance long-term planning and near-term execution.

Benefits & Perks

• The salary range for this position is $175,000-$225,000. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Equity participation opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Inlighten Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.