Director, Finance

Brightside Health delivers life-saving virtual mental healthcare to everyone who needs it. We are powered by proprietary AI, purpose-built technology, a world-class clinician network, and a care model that rivals the best of in-person treatment. When combined with precision psychiatry and leading-edge therapeutic techniques, we’re able to improve outcomes for those with mild-to-severe clinical depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Our innovative approach has earned recognition from leading publications such as Healthline, Fortune, and Forbes, naming us 'Most Comprehensive,' and 'Best Online Therapy for Anxiety and Depression.'

We take an action-oriented, purposeful approach with everything we do and seek out team members who value collaboration and thoughtful prioritization. As a result, our organization is looking for the brightest and most innovative talent in the industry. We can promise you that, as a member of the Brightside team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate alongside smart and driven people while growing your professional skills.

We are looking for a Director, Finance to lead the core FP&A function for Brightside Health. Reporting to the CFO, you will play a central role in helping leadership understand the financial implications of strategic decisions, build scalable financial infrastructure, and translate complex financial data into clear insights. Ultimately, you will be crucial in maintaining robust financial processes and supporting the company's financial goals.

What you’ll be doing as Director, Finance:

• Drive the annual budget process and monthly forecast reviews.
• Contribute to due diligence for new lines of business and acquisitions.
• Oversee and develop a high-impact team of two.
• Partner with various departments to refine and standardize financial processes.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for financial statements and documentation.
• Help execute updates to policies, procedures, and standardized reporting.
• Oversee preparation of board materials, financial analyses, and executive reporting.
• Ensure all financial operations adhere to internal controls and industry regulations.
• Build scalable financial infrastructure, processes, and reporting systems to support continued company growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field of study. Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of related finance experience with budgeting and forecasting responsibilities.
• Proven track record of effective budgeting, forecasting, and analytical reporting.
• Ability to translate financial data into executive-level insights and inform strategic business decisions.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and process improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and aligning stakeholders toward shared financial objectives.
• Investment banking background.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Stock options so you have equity
• Fully paid for comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision)
• Pet Insurance 
• Life Insurance & Short / Long Term Disability 
• 401k Plan 
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave
• Parental Leave 
• Work remotely and whatever schedule works best for you
• Additional memberships and perks

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise. If you have questions on compensation bands, please ask your recruiter.

Brightside Health is committed to equal employment opportunities for all team members. Every decision we make regarding employment is solely based on merit, competence, and performance. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We realize the full promise of diversity and want you to bring your whole self to work every single day.

Research shows that underrepresented groups typically apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria listed. At Brightside, we are dedicated to fair play and encourage women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ job seekers to apply for positions even if they don’t check every box for the role.