Head of Finance And Administration

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Remote (India), anywhere

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to lead and expand the financial and operational foundation of our company. This position oversees the entire finance function—from transaction processing to strategic financial planning—while also maintaining strong operational discipline across inventory management, compliance, and internal systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited for an individual who can effectively handle both controller responsibilities and strategic finance tasks, combined with keen operational insights.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes end-to-end
• Ensure prompt invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and accurate cash application
• Maintain a precise and well-organized general ledger
• Lead the monthly close process, including reconciliations and financial reporting
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and internal control procedures
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals as necessary

2. Payroll, T&E, and Compliance

• Oversee payroll processing and the related reporting functions
• Administer Travel & Expense (T&E) policies, systems, and approval workflows
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Manage sales tax, income tax coordination, and regulatory filings
• Implement scalable compliance processes to support company growth

3. Inventory & Operational Finance

• Take ownership of inventory from both a financial and systems perspective
• Ensure accurate accounting of inventory including COGS, valuation, and reserves
• Collaborate with operations on:
• Inventory planning and turnover
• Shrinkage and write-offs
• Optimization of working capital
• Develop reporting focused on inventory efficiency, margins, and cash conversion

4. FP&A / Strategic Finance

• Create and maintain financial models and forecasts
• Manage budgeting and reforecasting processes
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analyses
• Provide insights on:
• Unit economics
• Contribution margins
• Cash flow and runway
• Support leadership with decision-making, scenario analyses, and capital allocation

5. Systems & Process Development

• Manage the finance technology stack, including ERP, billing, payroll, and expense systems
• Drive automation initiatives across accounting and reporting workflows
• Design scalable processes that minimize manual work and errors
• Maintain data integrity throughout finance and operations systems

Qualifications

• 6–12+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations roles
• Proven experience managing comprehensive finance functions (AR/AP through close and FP&A)
• Strong expertise in inventory accounting and operational finance
• Demonstrated ability to develop models and generate business insights
• Experience in eCommerce, inventory-intensive, or multi-channel businesses is preferred
• CPA certification or equivalent experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Detail-oriented, systems-focused thinker

What Success Looks Like

• Efficient, reliable monthly close completed within 5–7 days
• High confidence and accuracy in financial statements and reporting
• Strong control over cash flow, AR/AP, and working capital
• Clear insights into inventory performance and profit margins
• Forward-thinking financial models guiding business decisions
• Scalable systems that streamline operations and reduce friction

Skills

Operations