Director of Finance, North America
auror
Denver, United States
October 30, 2025
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      Share this job SVGs not supported by this browser. Description About Auror At Auror, weâre empowering the retail industry to tackle theft and Organised Retail Crime, a $150 Billion problem globally. Itâs high volume crime thatâs increasingly organised in nature and is putting people, retailers, and communities at risk every day. Founded in New Zealand 12 years ago, weâre working with some of the best and largest retailers in the world across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Auror is connecting people and intelligence to reduce crime. Weâre using technology for good. In partnership with our leading retail partners, we need people with the passion, determination, and innovation required to overcome one of the world's largest problems. If youâre looking to make a difference with and for the people dedicated to stopping crime, for good, then we want you on our team. We're also embracing the potential of AI to supercharge our impactâwhether that's enhancing the way we detect trends, support our customers, or improve internal workflows. As a company, we're committed to responsibly incorporating AI into how we work and what we build, and we encourage all Aurors to be curious about how AI can elevate their work, regardless of role or function. The Role As our Finance Director, youâll be responsible for leading our finance operations across North America and LATAM with a particular focus on the USA. Youâll play a critical role in driving financial excellence across these regions by ensuring operational accuracy, commercial insight, and scalable processes that empowers our business to grow. Reporting to the Senior Finance Director, youâll manage one direct report and collaborate closely with senior business leaders. Youâll be a trusted advisor and strategic partner, bringing a balance of commercial acumen, people leadership, and operational discipline to the role. Practically, this will involve: Leading the financial operations and reporting for North America and LATAM. The scope of the role may increase to also include the UK and Europe regions in the future. Managing and developing your team, including one direct report, with a strong focus on growth, capability building, and career development Partnering closely with senior commercial leaders (including CRO, VP of Sales, VP of Customer in the USA) to provide financial insights that inform strategy and drive business performance. Driving initiatives to streamline financial operations, improve automation, and embed AI-enabled processes for better accuracy and efficiency Overseeing month-end close and supporting forecasting to ensure informed decision-making around investments, resourcing, and regional growth. Overseeing and approving payroll, expenses, AP & AR Managing multi-currency consolidation to our NZ parent entity, ensuring alignment with IFRS group reporting standards Overseeing tax compliance and coordination across regions, including working with local advisors to ensure statutory and regulatory obligations are met Supporting business expansions into different geographies - evaluating finance and tax considerations, ensuring we manage risk and structure effectively. This role reports to Craig Bott, Senior Finance Director I joined Auror in 2024 after returning from 7 years working in London. Iâve come from some larger corporate organisations and I love being part of the team at Auror where every day looks a bit different and the work and decisions I make have a noticeable impact on our team and the wider business. Outside of work, I am a proud Dad of two young boys. On the weekends we love to go out adventuring, often to find a new playground or icecream spot. Thankfully I enjoy running to balance out my serious sweet tooth! Requirements About you Youâre a qualified accountant with a strong track record leading finance operations in a fast-growing, global business, ideally in software or technology. You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence, and youâre energised by helping a company scale sustainably. Hereâs what youâll bring: Location: Youâre based in the Denver area, with the ability to collaborate closely with our North American team. Leadership: At least two yearsâ experience in a finance leadership role, with proven success developing and growing high-performing teams. Technical expertise: Solid understanding of accounting, compliance, and tax across multiple U.S. states, including experience navigating multi-entity and multi-currency environments. International perspective: Experience working across regions or cultures. You understand the nuances of operating globally and can anticipate risk and compliance needs as we grow into new markets. Strategic mindset: Youâre commercially curious, able to translate numbers into insights, and confident influencing decisions with senior leaders. Process improvement: Youâve led initiatives to automate and streamline financial processes, leveraging AI-enabled tools or modern finance systems. Collaboration: You build strong cross-functional relationships, especially with commercial and operational leaders, and youâre trusted as a business partner. Growth orientation: You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and are excited by the opportunity to expand your remit as Auror continues to scale globally. We are looking for people who demonstrate a strong alignment to our Guiding Principles (you can find these on our Careers page ). Auror is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process to all candidates and we are actively working to improve diversity within the tech industry. We celebrate diversity and inclusiveness at Auror, regardless of (but not limited to) race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age. If you need adjustments to any part of our recruitment process because of accessibility reasons, please do not hesitate to let us know during the application process. We will work with you to identify adjustments that will allow you to perform at your best. Benefits Competitive salary range: Depending on level of experience USD $170,000 - 190,000 (PL5) Annual bonus: Eligibility for a NZD $10,000 bonus at the end of the financial year if weâve hit our revenue goals together. Employee share scheme: Youâll own part of a company making a real difference! Flexibility: We are hard-working and outcome focused, but recognise there is more to life than work. We promote a healthy work/life blend. Shorter work weeks (at full pay): Everyone gets Friday afternoons off, so you can start your weekend early, and do more of whatever it is that makes you happy. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision): Auror covers 100% of the cost of your individual health insurance plan with Anthem & Metlife. Focus on mental and physical health: We understand how vital our health is and have policies to support your wellness, including Wellness Days, and up to USD $500 for expert sessions every year. Family-friendly: We offer comprehensive paid parental leave - 12 weeks for birth parents and 6 weeks for non-birth parents following birth, adoption, or surrogacy, available to all Aurors from day one. Personal growth: We support our team to participate in courses, conferences, or events that will help them develop their skills. Team love: We have regular team lunches and social events where most (if not all) activities are during work hours. Next steps: If youâre excited about our mission and you have the experience and a passion for this role, please hit âApplyâ. If youâre not sure that you tick all the boxes but feel youâre close to what weâre looking for, please apply anyway! Weâre proud that Auror is a place where everyone can learn and grow so weâd love to hear from you. You'll be asked to submit a cover letter as part of your application. While this is optional we do encourage it, as we find cover letters can tell a story that resumes alone often cannot. Our hiring team love to understand what attracted you to this role and why you are excited about the opportunity to join Auror. Once you apply, youâll hear from us to acknowledge your application. If you have questions about any of the above, or if you have any accessibility requirements, weâll be able to help you from there. 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