Director of Finance, Audio Technology

Bose Corporation; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 181,900 - 250,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

The Bose Corporation is seeking a Director of Finance for its Audio Technology business in Framingham, MA. You will serve as the senior finance partner to the Audio Tech BU leader, acting as the internal CFO to scale a software-enabled, high-growth unit within Bose.

You will shape strategy, build scalable financial models for software licensing and services, own planning cadence, lead a high-performing finance team, and drive data-driven decision making with KPI dashboards and ROI analyses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience in senior FP&A, strategic finance, or CFO‑equivalent roles.
• Experience scaling software, SaaS, or technology platforms with recurring revenue.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Act as CFO for the Audio Tech BU, partnering with BU leader to shape strategy and capital allocation.
• Own financial planning cadence: annual plan, rolling forecasts, and long‑range planning.
• Develop scalable models for software licensing, platform, and services revenue streams.
• Build KPI dashboards linking pipeline, bookings, revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses.

Skills

Leadership experience

Finance storytelling

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Strategic finance

Partnership with senior leaders

KPI dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA or equivalent

Job description

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

Who we are looking for

The Director of Finance, Audio Technology will serve as the senior finance leader and strategic business partner for Bose Corporation’s Audio Tech business. This role will act as the “CFO” of the internal business unit, partnering closely with the Audio Tech BU leader and cross‑functional leadership team to scale a high‑growth, software‑and‑technology‑enabled business within Bose.

The ideal candidate brings progressive finance leadership experience, with demonstrated success in growing and scaling software, SaaS, licensing, platform, or technology businesses. Prior experience may include finance leadership roles in high‑growth software or technology companies, venture‑backed startups, corporate development environments, or business unit CFO roles in larger enterprises.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the Audio Tech BU leader, helping shape strategy, operating priorities, investment choices, and growth plans.
• Translate business strategy into financial plans, operating models, key performance indicators, and decision frameworks.
• Provide CFO‑level insight on growth, profitability, capital allocation, pricing, licensing economics, and long‑term value creation.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Corporate Development, and Corporate Finance to support disciplined execution of the BU strategy.

Business Planning, Forecasting, and Performance Management

• Own the financial planning cadence for the Audio Tech BU, including annual operating plan, long‑range plan, rolling forecasts, monthly business reviews, and scenario planning.
• Develop scalable financial models for software, licensing, platform, partner, and services revenue streams.
• Establish and manage performance dashboards that connect pipeline, bookings, revenue, gross margin, operating expense, cash flow, and profitability.
• Identify risks and opportunities early and provide actionable recommendations to improve business outcomes.

Growth, Scaling, and Commercial Finance

• Help scale Audio Tech from an emerging growth business into a repeatable, high‑margin, technology‑driven business model.
• Build and develop a high‑performing Finance team supporting the Audio Tech BU
• Build financial frameworks for partner economics, licensing structures, royalty models, pricing strategy, minimum guarantees, and revenue recognition considerations.
• Support commercial deal reviews by evaluating deal profitability, margin impact, investment requirements, contract structure, and strategic value.
• Partner with Business Development and Product Management to prioritize the highest‑value opportunities across customers, platforms, markets, and use cases.
• Modernize Finance and drive continuous improvement including but not limited to leveraging AI, automation, and data‑driven tools to improve forecasting and decision support.

Investment Governance and Capital Allocation

• Develop business cases for growth investments, platform development, partner enablement, tools, systems, and organizational scaling.
• Lead financial evaluation of roadmap investments, including ROI, payback, margin profile, strategic optionality, and capacity tradeoffs.
• Create governance mechanisms to ensure resources are allocated to the highest‑return opportunities and aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Drive transparency around spend, headcount, capacity, and investment choices across the BU.
• Develop repeatable processes that enable faster, better decisions as the business scales

What We Value

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior FP&A, strategic finance, business unit finance, corporate finance, or CFO‑equivalent responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience scaling software, SaaS, platform, licensing, technology services, or high‑growth digital businesses.
• Experience in a startup, venture‑backed technology company, growth‑stage business, or entrepreneurial business unit within a larger company strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of software and technology business models, including recurring revenue, licensing, usage‑based revenue, partner economics, gross margin scaling, customer acquisition economics, and operating leverage.
• Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence strategic decisions through financial insight.
• Exceptional financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and business case development skills.
• Experience building KPI frameworks, dashboards, and management reporting for growth businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced credential preferred.

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $181,900-$250,150. The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic‑drop. Let’s Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. Please include 'Application Accommodation Request' in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.