Director of Finance

Location: Remote Oregon; Remote California; Remote Idaho; Remote Nevada; Remote Washington Employment Type: Full time Location Type: Remote Department: Finance Compensation:

• U.S. Range: $180K – $230K
• Offers Equity
• $20K – $35K Bonus
• Offers Benefits

Job Overview

InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. We are looking for a stellar Director of Finance to join our team! Reporting directly to the CFO, you will own the FP&A function and play an important role in shaping the company’s financial strategy. This is a high-impact position for a strategic thinker who is not afraid to "roll up their sleeves." You will be the bridge between financial data and executive strategy, ensuring our plans and investments are both strategic and sustainable.

What you'll be doing

• Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, delivering clear, data-driven insights to the CFO and the Board. Drive predictability, accountability, and strategic alignment across the organization;
• Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. You won't just report numbers; you'll provide the "why" behind them to influence business decisions;
• FinOps & Cloud Infrastructure: Serve as the financial lead for cloud spend, partnering with Engineering and Cloud Operations to analyze cost drivers, drive optimization initiatives, manage cloud vendor contracts, and secure optimal commercial terms to improve gross margin;
• Revenue Operations: Serve as a key partner to Sales on deal strategy and governance, guiding pricing and negotiations, approving deals, and optimizing for revenue quality and margin. Collaborate with Sales Leadership to design incentive-aligned compensation plans, review quotas, and drive insights on sales productivity;
• Business Intelligence & KPIs: Develop and maintain sophisticated dashboards tracking core business KPIs and performance metrics, driving clarity on unit economics and operational efficiency;
• AI & Finance Analytics: Leverage AI and advanced analytics to improve forecasting, automate workflows, and drive scalable, insight-driven finance operations;
• Executive Support: Support the CFO in high-stakes projects, including Board materials, executive QBR presentations, investor reporting and vendor contract management.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business. An MBA or CFA is preferred;
• 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A and Finance Operations within both private and public company settings;
• Strong working knowledge of AWS, GCP or Azure pricing models and services with clear understanding of how infrastructure decisions impact COGS/margins;
• Highly detail-oriented with track record of building accurate scalable financial models ensuring data integrity across complex datasets;
• Experience applying AI-driven insights & advanced analytics to streamline financial planning/reporting/data analysis processes improving efficiency & decision-making;
• Proven ability to "think big" regarding strategy while "diving deep" into granular details of dynamic fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate financial data effectively.

Benefits (for US employees)

• Medical/dental/vision insurance (100% coverage for employees)
• Company contribution to FSA
• Flexible Time Off
• Life Insurance short & long term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness programs
• Annual professional development budget
• Financial planning & legal advice

Core Values

• We value each other
• We get stuff done
• We believe humility drives learning
• We embrace failure
• We are committed to open source