Finance Director at Wowza Media Systems

Description

About Wowza

Wowza powers the world’s leading live and on-demand streaming experiences. From global events and enterprise broadcasts to AI-powered video intelligence at the edge, Wowza provides the most trusted, extensible, and developer-friendly streaming platform on the market.

As we move into the next era of streaming, we are expanding our product organization with builders who combine technical depth, analytical rigor, and a customer-first mindset.

As we expand our reach and capabilities, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of FP&A to support our next stage of growth and help drive strategic financial initiatives.

The Role

Job Title:  Director of Finance FP&A

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Finance FP&A will play a vital role in supporting Wowza’s financial strategy, providing actionable insights, and ensuring the integrity and development of our financial reporting and planning processes.  In this position, you will play a critical role in providing financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning to support the company’s rapid growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling skills, a deep understanding of financial statements and KPIs, and the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring alignment with Wowza’s strategic and financial goals.

Deliver in-depth financial analysis and insights to guide strategic decision-making and optimize performance.

Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including SaaS-specific metrics such as ARR, GDR, NDR, CAC & LTV.

Partner with executive leadership and functional heads to support growth initiatives and drive operational efficiency.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership, board members, private equity sponsors and bankers.

Contribute to the preparation of board presentations and investor reports.

Optimize FP&A tools and processes to support scalability in a high-growth environment 

Monitor bookings data to provide insights into sales performance and pipeline health, supporting accurate revenue forecasting

Evaluate the financial impact of potential business opportunities, investments and strategic initiatives

Ad hoc financial modelling and analysis as needed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

8-10+ years of experience in FP&A

Strong knowledge of SaaS business models and KPIs, including ARR, MRR, retention, and unit economics

Advanced Excel, financial modelling skills and data aggregation and analysis skills

Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of synthesizing complex data into strategic insights

Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, and investors

Proactive leader with a collaborative mindset and the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Nice to haves:

Software/technology and/or PE-backed company experience a plus.

Demonstrated experience with M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration, and post-merger optimization.

Experience with Salesforce.com and Netsuite

Benefits

This role is required to be onsite in our Lakewood office 2–3 days per week.

Benefits & Perks

• $125,000 to $175,000 plus bonus based on experience
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective Day 1)
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who We Are

Wowza Media Systems is a Colorado-based global leader in video streaming software. Our technology powers live and on-demand video delivery for education, healthcare, enterprise, gaming, government, and more—reaching customers in over 100 countries. Backed by Clearhaven Partners, we continue to grow by pushing innovation in scalable, low-latency video streaming.

Why Join Wowza?

At Wowza, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team working on solutions that power critical real-world applications—from live-streaming graduations to helping parents monitor NICU care. We encourage ownership, collaboration, and innovation while providing a supportive, global team environment.