Director, Strategic Finance

1Password

. Own 1Password's consolidated financial plan, forecast, and reporting cadence .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $184,000 - $276,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Corporate Finance, including three-statement forecasting, unit economics, and R&D investment planning within high-growth SaaS environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, improve forecast accuracy, and drive strategic financial initiatives.

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Corporate FP&A ExpertiseThree-Statement ForecastingR&D Investment PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership in High-Growth Environments

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningForecastingGross Margin AnalysisBudgetingVariance AnalysisPerformance Metric ManagementCost StructuresOperational ExcellenceProcess ImprovementsData Insights

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

AnaplanNetSuiteSalesforceBusiness Intelligence (BI) Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACFA

Industry Keywords

SaaSCybersecurityPublic Company StandardsIPO ProcessStakeholder Feedback

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own 1Password's consolidated financial plan, forecast, and reporting cadence
Serve as the primary finance partner to Engineering, Product & Design, G&A, CTO, and CISO organizations
Set the company's spend strategy for cloud hosting and AI
Set Strategic Finance's direction, oversee operations, drive delivery, and develop a high-performing team
Develop and implement Corporate Finance's annual objectives and roadmap
Analyze market and industry trends, emerging technologies, customer insights, and stakeholder feedback
Lead initiatives to improve forecast accuracy and reporting discipline to public-company standards
Establish gross margin and unit-economics visibility across cloud and AI spend
Improve return on R&D investment
Build trusted cross-functional relationships and align objectives
Evaluate and improve organizational structure, processes, practices, and systems
Establish and manage KPIs; oversee performance tracking and accountability
Lead change-management initiatives
Coach and mentor direct reports; hire, develop, and optimize talent
Foster a high-performance culture and improve organizational health
Own consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow forecast, and long-range plan
Run monthly outlook, quarterly reforecast, and annual budget cycles with rigorous variance analysis
Own the R&D plan end to end, including headcount, and support product roadmap velocity
Own the planning stack and related processes, including Anaplan integrations with NetSuite, Salesforce, and BI layers, plus forecast data definitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in finance
At least 3 years in a leadership role
Experience preferably within the SaaS or cybersecurity industry
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred but not required
Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and planning-cycle speed at scale
Experience owning a consolidated three-statement forecast in a high-growth environment
Measurable cost or gross margin outcomes delivered in partnership with a technical organization
Expertise in corporate FP&A for high-growth SaaS, including three-statement forecasting, unit economics, gross margin analysis, R&D investment planning, and cloud cost structures
Direct IPO-process involvement or experience operating inside a recently public company, including S-1 support, guidance setting, or quarterly external reporting
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Experience in operational excellence, process improvements, system optimization, and performance metric management
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with peer leaders and teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing peers and senior leaders with expertise and data insights
Experience leading strategic department initiatives in fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environments
Proven success building and developing high-performing teams
Must already be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada; no work authorization, relocation assistance, or visa sponsorship provided
Successful applicants must complete a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Dental benefits
401(k) or RRSP retirement program
Generous paid time off
Equity grant / RSU program
Incentive programs, where applicable
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Retirement matching program
Free 1Password account
Paid volunteer days
Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
Remote-first work environment
Travel for in-person engagement, including offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events
Accommodation during the recruitment process, upon request