Finance Director

TXSE

  • Dallas, Texas
  • 26 days ago

    Highlights

    This role partners closely with Finance, Operations, Technology, Strategy, and executive leadership to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve reporting transparency, and reinforce internal control processes in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role will play a key role in strengthening financial discipline, enabling data-driven decision-making, and supporting the company’s long-term strategic growth.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, Texas

    Description

    TXSE is building the next-generation exchange infrastructure to support transparent, efficient, and resilient capital markets. This role will play a key role in strengthening financial discipline, enabling data-driven decision-making, and supporting the company’s long-term strategic growth. 
    This role partners closely with Finance, Operations, Technology, Strategy, and executive leadership to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve reporting transparency, and reinforce internal control processes in a fast-paced, regulated environment. 
    The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented, with a strong foundation in accounting and financial planning within a growth-oriented or regulated organization. 

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the monthly accounting close process, including variance analysis and preparation of management-ready financial commentary. 
    • Lead and coordinate budgeting and forecasting cycles to support strategic planning and effective resource allocation. 
    • Develop and maintain financial models for projects, headcount planning, and organizational cost management. 
    • Partner with department leaders to analyze cost baselines, resource utilization, and project spend. 
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports to support performance tracking and executive decision-making. 
    • Consolidate financial data across business units and ensure reporting consistency and accuracy. 
    • Execute SOX controls and support internal and external audit requests. 
    • Contribute to the development and strengthening of finance policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks. 
    • Drive continuous improvement in financial planning, reporting processes, and systems. 

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 
    • 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, project accounting, consulting, or a related financial discipline. 
    • Strong understanding of GAAP and core financial principles, including revenue recognition, cost structures, and cash flow dynamics. 
    • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. 
    • Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights. 
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and influence decision-making. 
    • High level of integrity and comfort operating within a controlled and regulated environment. 

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in capital markets, financial services, fintech, or a regulated environment. 
    • Experience in a start-up environment a plus. 
    • Exposure to SOX compliance and audit processes. 
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools; familiarity with ERP and financial planning systems preferred. 

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