Director of Finance

About Tersus Solutions
 

Founded in 2009, Tersus Solutions is a Denver-based company committed to revolutionizing textile care and circularity with its patented liquid CO2 technology–the most advanced and environmentally friendly cleaning available.

As the backbone of recommerce™, Tersus partners with leading outdoor, athletic, luxury, and footwear brands to provide full-suite textile reclamation, repair, upcycling, recycling, and logistics solutions. Tersus also sets a new standard in PPE care, utilizing its CO2 cleaning process to offer unmatched care for firefighter gear, far exceeding the carcinogen removal rate of traditional cleaning methods for safer, more comfortable gear. Additionally, Tersus reclaims and recycles down from apparel, bedding, and gear, extending the life of valuable materials and reducing waste. 

Position Overview
 

We're looking for an experienced Director of Finance who will serve as a key strategic partner to our leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and scale our finance function with the potential to take on increasing responsibility and grow into formal leadership as the organization scales. The ideal candidate will bring both hands-on financial management expertise and the strategic vision needed to guide a high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to drive business decisions
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support aggressive growth targets
• Provide executive leadership with actionable insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Build financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion

Financial Operations & Management

• Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions
• Implement and optimize financial systems, processes, and controls as the company scales

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, M&A activity, and capital allocation decisions
• Translate financial data into strategic recommendations for business growth
• Support fundraising activities including investor relations and due diligence processes
• Drive pricing strategy and profitability analysis across product lines and customer segments

Team Building & Development

• Build, mentor, and scale the finance team when the time is right
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and all relevant financial requirements
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
• Implement internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Prepare for and support external audits

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Expert proficiency in Quickbooks
• Proven experience in high-growth environments, preferably in technology, manufacturing, or B2B sectors
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to balance long-term vision with operational execution
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis
• Experience managing and scaling finance teams
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences
• Proficiency with modern financial systems and business intelligence tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Base Salary: $140,000 - $160,000
• Annual bonus potential of up to 15%
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Time Off

Location

• This is a full-time, on-site position at our Englewood, CO headquarters.

Salary Description

$140,000 - $160,000