Director of Finance and Accounting

Dietitian Live; Mission (KS); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing telehealth company is seeking a Director of Finance and Accounting to lead financial operations, ensuring compliance and strategic growth. This fully remote role requires strong leadership and financial discipline, with a focus on building a high-performing team and optimizing financial processes.

Benefits

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial operations.
• Proven success building finance infrastructure in a growth-stage environment.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Build and maintain forecasting models linked to KPIs.
• Advise executive team on capital planning and growth strategy.

Skills

Financial discipline

Strategic insight

Leadership

Communication

Tools

ERP

Job description

Description

Position Title: Director of Finance and Accounting
Location: Remote (U.S. based) w/ ability to travel (quarterly if needed)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

About Dietitian Live:

Dietitian Live is a fast-growing telehealth company specializing in connecting people with registered dietitians. Through its revolutionary behavior change model, sessions go beyond meal plans to help clients unlock their potential, transform their mindset, and create lasting changes. Their team of registered dietitians uses personalized, brain-based coaching to help clients achieve real breakthroughs in how they eat, move, sleep, and handle stress. To make this transformational care accessible, Dietitian Live partners with most major insurance providers—98% of clients pay $0 out of pocket. The company is also breaking down barriers through bold partnerships with gyms, employers, universities, and healthcare systems across the country. With every session, Dietitian Live is helping people reclaim their health, rewrite their habits, and reimagine what’s possible.

Join us in our commitment to revolutionizing nutrition care and empowering individuals to lead healthier lives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Finance and Accounting who brings controller-level discipline, strategic agility, and a growth-operator mindset. This role will serve as the financial backbone of our fast-scaling telehealth company, leading all accounting, FP&A, and financial operations while advising on strategic decisions that shape our future.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Operations:

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financials and accrual accounting practices
• Implement and scale accounting systems, including ERP/tools
• Develop internal controls and ensure audit readiness

FP&A and Strategic Forecasting:

• Build and maintain forecasting models linked to KPIs
• Lead scenario planning and session-level margin analysis
• Optimize cash flow and capital allocation strategies

Strategic Finance & Executive Partnership:

• Advise executive team on capital planning, growth strategy, and financial risk
• Oversee 13-week cash flow, debt covenants, and equity dilution modeling
• Support decision-making across revenue streams, including insurance and DTC

Team Building & Leadership:

• Build and grow a high-performing finance and accounting team
• Foster ownership, delegation, and cross-functional clarity
• Communicate financial insights clearly and effectively across all levels

Operator Mentality:

• Identify inefficiencies and untapped value in the business
• Evaluate ROI of strategic and operational initiatives
• Embed finance as a strategic engine, not just a reporting function

Requirements

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 7–12 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial operations
• Proven success building finance infrastructure in a growth-stage environment
• ERP implementation and systems expertise
• Strong executive presence and sound judgment
• Healthcare or service-based business experience is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Financial discipline: Upholds rigor in financial operations and reporting
• Strategic insight: Balances tactical control with long-term financial vision
• Leadership: Grows and empowers a team with humility and effectiveness
• Growth mindset: Thrives in dynamic, scaling environments
• Communication: Translates complex data into actionable insights

Measures of Success:

• Timely and accurate close processes and audits
• Effective forecasting models aligned with strategic goals
• Financial efficiency and ROI improvement
• Strategic finance contributions to company growth

What We Offer:

Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment
• Mission-driven company with a supportive culture
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Parental Leave

Compensation:

• Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience

This is a 100% remote position (U.S. based) with potential travel (quarterly if needed)