Finance Director (Strategic Finance Lead)

We are looking for a Finance Director based in Ecuador to lead the financial operations of Devsu, while acting as a strategic partner to leadership.

This is not a traditional accounting role. You will act as a senior financial leader, owning financial visibility, planning, and decision support across the company, and serving as a key partner to leadership in shaping the business.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy and helping shape the financial direction of the business, balancing execution with strategy.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Own the monthly close process across entities

• Oversee preparation of:

• Balance Sheet

• Profit & Loss (P&L)

• Cash flow statements

• Ensure compliance with:

• Ecuadorian accounting, tax, and labor regulations (primary)

• U.S. GAAP

• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors in both, US and Ecuador jurisdictions

Strategic Finance & Decision Support

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

• Build and maintain financial models to support growth decisions

• Provide insights on:

• Profitability by client / service line

• Cost structure and margin optimization

• Cash flow and capital allocation

• Support leadership in strategic initiatives (pricing, expansion, efficiency)

• Identify risks and opportunities proactively

Business Optimization

• Design and implement cost control and financial discipline frameworks

• Improve financial processes, reporting clarity, and internal controls through automation and AI.

• Support cross-border structure optimization and tax efficiency (in coordination with advisors)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• 4 to 6+ years of experience in finance/accounting roles, with increasing responsibility

• Strong knowledge of:

• Ecuadorian accounting and tax regulations (required)

• U.S. GAAP (working knowledge required)

• Experience managing multi-entity or international financial operations

• Proven experience in financial planning, modeling, and analysis (FP&A)

• Strong business acumen—ability to connect numbers to decisions

• Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills

• Fluent in Spanish and English

Nice to Have (Bonus Points)

• Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or equivalent advanced degree.

• Experience in company valuations (DCF, comparables, transaction support)

• Background in software / tech services companies

• Experience supporting executive teams or founders directly

• Exposure to M&A, fundraising, or financial structuring

What We’re Looking For

Someone who:

• Thinks like an owner, not just an accountant

• Is comfortable operating with ambiguity and autonomy

• Can challenge assumptions with data and logic

• Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking

• Wants to grow into a future CFO role

Benefits:
Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a growing, international company without the bureaucracy of a traditional corporate environment.

You’ll work directly with leadership, influence key decisions, and help build the financial foundation for the next stage of growth.