What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Spot Pet Insurance?
About Spot Pet Insurance
Spot Pet Insurance is a fast-growing pet insurance company in North America. Our commitment to delivering an exceptional end-to-end customer experience, paired with a data-driven approach, has quickly established us as a leading provider in the pet insurance space.
We are dedicated to giving pet parents peace of mind by offering accessible and comprehensive coverage so their furry companions can live happier, healthier lives. In support of this mission, we recently partnered with MrBeast to help find homes for 100 homeless pets and committed to providing each of them with pet insurance for life.
Along the way, we have built a company culture that enables employees to thrive. Our benefits include daily free meals, a pet-friendly office, and fun, thoughtfully planned company events every quarter. Our commitment to creating a positive, rewarding workplace has earned us Great Place to Work® certification.
About the Role
Spot Pet Insurance is seeking a Director of Finance who, in partnership with the Vice President of Finance, will lead the finance function for our growing organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to the General Manager of Spot and leads the financial planning and analysis function, including financial planning, oversight, analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communication. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in enabling cross-functional execution of business objectives.
This position is expected to drive organizational value by ensuring that all elements of finance operate according to best practices, governance standards, policy requirements, and the company’s strategic vision, with a strong emphasis on integrity and transparency. The role will also lead process enhancements and establish a disciplined, well-managed operating cadence throughout the fiscal year.
The Director of Finance reports to the SVP of Finance at IPH. Responsibilities span finance leadership, process and policy stewardship, internal and external communication, and the delivery of accurate, reliable data and reporting to senior leadership. The role also represents Spot in engagements with key stakeholders. Success in this position requires strong leadership capabilities, deep finance expertise, advanced analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to deliver timely, effective results in a fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the annual planning and recurring reforecasting processes; actively partner with key stakeholders across Spot and IPH to ensure financial plans are accurate, actionable, and aligned with business goals
- Deliver high-quality financial management reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual operating results, business reviews, board presentations, and ad hoc analyses as needed
- Collaborate closely with the accounting team, maintaining a deep understanding of Spot’s financial statements, tax and treasury practices, and audit outcomes
- Develop strong subject-matter expertise in the underlying business, technology environment, controls, and governance supporting accounting, planning, and reporting processes
- Ensure robust documentation of policies, procedures, and workflows
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging technology to redesign processes and improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide financial frameworks to evaluate growth opportunities, geographic expansion, and new revenue streams through modeling and scenario analysis
- Design and maintain financial models for forecasting, allocation, partnership evaluation, and investment decision support
- Collaborate effectively with sister portfolio companies as needed
- Partner closely with the parent company’s finance and accounting teams
- Lead, develop, and mentor team members while fostering professional growth
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 8 years of corporate accounting and/or finance experience, including deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, long-range planning, multi-cycle forecasting, unit economics, and LTV/CAC analysis
- Strong technical and operational accounting knowledge paired with sound business acumen
- Experience in financial reporting, financial statement consolidations, and intercompany allocation processes
- Experience supporting direct-to-consumer (B2C) businesses
- 4 years of progressive finance leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to scale teams and build a positive culture
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align senior leaders, partners, and stakeholders
- Highly organized, self-directed, and accountable, with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
Preferred Qualifications
- CFA, CPA, or MBA
- Background in financial services, including investment banking, equity or financial research, or financial consulting
- Experience in insurance and/or animal health
- Proven track record of executing strategic initiatives with a business-first mindset
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Passion for pets—you do not need to own one, but you should genuinely like them