Director of Finance And Accounting

ARMS; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

Clear advancement path

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Mobile, AL, seeks a Director of Finance & Accounting to build the finance function from the ground up. Responsibilities include establishing accounting operations, leading financial reporting, and partnering with leadership on strategy. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in finance, preferably in a tech environment. Competitive compensation and equity participation are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in accounting/finance, ideally in SaaS or tech-driven businesses.
• Strong foundation in controllership, financial reporting, and audits.
• Experience in PE-backed or M&A-driven environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish accounting operations and lead transition to accrual-based reporting.
• Build scalable financial processes, controls, and systems.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Accounting operations

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Cash flow analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Job description

Director of Finance & Accounting

Location: Mobile, AL (In‑office)

ARMS, a private equity‑backed SaaS company, is hiring its first finance leader to build the finance function from the ground up and support rapid growth.

About the Role

As Director, you’ll establish accounting operations, lead the transition from cash to accrual‑based reporting, and design scalable processes and controls. Over time, you will grow into a strategic role supporting M&A integration, investor reporting, and growth initiatives.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Controllership

• Own all core accounting operations – GL, AR/AP, payroll, and compliance.
• Lead the transition to accrual‑based reporting by layering monthly accrual processes on top of cash operations to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Deliver timely, accurate financials with strong internal controls.
• Manage annual audits and tax filings with external partners.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Build scalable financial processes, controls, and systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for leadership and investors.
• Provide actionable insights on cash flow, profitability, and performance metrics.

Strategic Finance & Growth

• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning.
• Support post‑acquisition integration, financial consolidation, and due diligence for future M&A.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing finance and accounting team as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred).
• 8+ years in accounting/finance – ideally in SaaS or technology‑driven businesses.
• Strong foundation in controllership, financial reporting, and audits.
• Experience with SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606) and order‑to‑cash systems.
• Proven ability to design and implement financial processes and systems from scratch.
• Experience in PE‑backed or M&A‑driven environments strongly preferred.
• Clear communicator with the ability to translate numbers into business insight.
• Hands‑on operator who’s eager to grow into a broader leadership role.

Why Join ARMS

• Be the first in‑house finance leader at a fast‑growing, mission‑driven SaaS company.
• Shape our financial future and implement systems that scale with growth.
• Work alongside seasoned operators and PE investors on high‑impact initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and clear advancement path.