Strategic Finance Director for Creator Growth

Whalar Group

Dayton (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO + Sick Time + Paid Holidays

HSA, FSA, and Commuter + Parking

Company Paid Life & Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illnes

Employee Assistance Program

401k with Employer Matching. No Vest"

Monthly Work from Home Stipend

Yearly Professional Development Stipe/

Job summary

The Lighthouse is seeking a strategic and commercially-minded Director of Finance to shape the next stage of its growth. Based in Brooklyn, NY or Venice, CA, you will report to the CEO and partner with leaders across the business to turn numbers into actionable strategy.

You will own FP&A, financial operations, and governance, building scalable finance processes, dashboards, and models to support new revenue streams and partnerships while maintaining rigorous controls.

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive experience across finance, FP&A, accounting, commercial finance, or strategic finance.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and long-term financial planning.
Strong accounting knowledge alongside exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills.
Experience partnering directly with founders, CEOs, or senior executives to influence business strategy.
A commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations.
Experience improving finance systems, processes, and reporting within a growing or entrepreneurial business.
CPA, MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly business reviews.
Build financial models across revenue, cash flow, headcount, operating expenses, pricing, and growth scenarios.
Deliver insightful reporting and dashboards that help leadership make confident, data-driven decisions.
Lead scenario planning, investment analysis, pricing strategy, ROI modelling, and long-term financial planning.
Own the monthly close process, financial reporting, reconciliations, cash management, and day-to-day financial operations.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, expense management, and vendor payments.
Strengthen financial controls, accounting processes, and compliance while continuously improving operational efficiency.
Partner with external accountants, auditors, banks, tax advisors, and payroll providers.
Work alongside leaders across memberships, hospitality, events, partnerships, sponsorships, and emerging revenue streams to improve profitability and commercial performance.
Develop financial business cases for new products, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
Build scalable finance processes, reporting infrastructure, and systems that support a high-growth business.
Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, balancing financial discipline with entrepreneurial thinking and helping guide strategic decisions.