Director of Finance

<p><strong>Location: </strong>San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)</p> <p><strong>What is Verse?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Energy markets are more volatile than ever. Rapid electrification and the rise of AI are driving unprecedented demand for power, while energy costs continue to rise across the globe. For the world’s largest energy buyers, managing energy has never been more complex or more critical.</p> <p>Verse helps these organizations manage complex power portfolios with confidence by unifying energy data, planning, forecasting, and operations in one tool. Our Energy Cost Intelligence platform,&nbsp;<strong>Aria</strong>, brings together energy, finance, and operations teams with real-time, finance-ready intelligence—replacing spreadsheets and consultants with precision across the entire energy lifecycle. Built by an expert team of energy buyers, data scientists, and engineers, Verse enables faster, smarter energy decisions that reduce risk and lower energy costs.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>Verse is seeking a Director of Finance to build and lead the company’s finance function as we scale. This person will own the day-to-day financial operations of the business, including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial planning and analysis, audit support, compliance, reporting, and finance-related processes.</p> <p>This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can bring structure, discipline, and reliability to the finance function while operating in a fast-moving startup environment. You will work closely with the CEO, leadership team, external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other partners to ensure Verse has accurate financial reporting, strong operating processes, and clear visibility into business performance.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable both doing the work directly and building scalable processes over time.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Own Finance Operations: </strong>Lead the day-to-day finance function across accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, expense management, banking workflows, and financial reporting.</li> <li><strong>Oversee Accounting and Close: </strong>Manage the monthly close process, ensure accurate books and records, coordinate with external accounting partners, and improve close timelines, controls, and documentation.</li> <li><strong>Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable: </strong>Oversee vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, payment tracking, and related processes to ensure financial operations run smoothly and reliably.</li> <li><strong>Lead FP&amp;A and Budgeting: </strong>Suppor