Director of Finance Planning & Analysis

Who We Are:

​​Bold. Unapologetic. Hardworking. We are a leader in designing, building and operating digital infrastructure for high-performance computing.  We also have been a premier provider and operator of dedicated, purpose-built facilities and software solutions for digital asset mining for ourselves and our third-party customers since our inception.  We  are building something special here at Core Scientific. Put simply: We power the growth and development of the HPC / AI industry and we secure transactions on the Blockchain as part of the next global financial system.

At Core Scientific, we focus on building and operating best-in-class HPC / AI application-specific data centers which are crucial to the build-out of the hyper-growth HPC / AI industry.  Our existing large-scale data center infrastructure portfolio is configured for specialized computers performing specific, high-value advanced applications such as cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence.  We host these HPC computers in our data centers for hyperscale cloud-based providers and enterprises and we ensure both Core Scientific and our partners can operate profitably.     

We also operate and host leading edge enterprise level blockchain hardware in expansive, state-of-the-art data center facilities for mining bitcoin digital assets.  We contribute to the overall level of security and stability of the blockchain by validating transactions for digital asset rewards in the form of bitcoin. 

But what makes us different from others in the industries in which we operate, apart from our strong data center infrastructure portfolio?  We have an outstanding team, with expertise in both HPC / AI data center development and operations as well as in digital asset mining, two industries with tremendous growth potential long into the future.   

Come join us as we focus exclusively on the game-changing, hyper-growth HPC / AI and digital financial technologies that are already driving new market development and democratizing access to stores of value. Pioneering new, high growth industries isn’t for the faint of heart. We require smart, creative, collaborative minds, who work hard and fast.

Intrigued? Then apply and be a part of something truly revolutionary at Core Scientific.

Title:

Director, Finance Planning & Analysis

Reports To:
VP, Corp Finance

The Job:

We are looking for a successful Director of Finance to help drive finance operations across the organization. This role will involve significant interaction with business leaders and require the ability to both perform rigorous analysis and communicate it clearly.  It will include project-specific analysis to solve business questions and proactive strategic thinking about business model evolution. 

Responsibilities

• Develop deeply insightful financial and operational metric performance comparisons to industry peers and comparables and present these comparisons to Senior Leadership in monthly business reviews
• Partner with Investor Relations to drive development of internal responses and analytics to financial, operational and strategic questions received from analysts and investors leading up to and after our Quarterly Earnings releases
• Prepare and present forecasts and budget for the company, including revenue, P&L, investment (capex, headcount, etc.)
• Refinement and maintenance of multi-year full financial model for long-term and scenario planning; and ultimately helping to reimagine and develop ongoing improvements to the model
• Finance controllership – monthly close, management reporting, Capex, long range planning
• Report, analyze, and drive actionable insights and recommendations based on monthly and quarterly results and variances to forecast and budget
• Develop, improve, and issue timely financial reporting for Business Partners, Executive Management, Committees, and Board of Directors
• Drive to P&L goals and implement insightful reporting and value-add analysis of monthly results and forecast
• Support decision making (investment, project, pricing)
• Management of deliverables and processes, prioritizing based on company needs
• Business partnering – drive standardized monthly business reviews, provide analytical support, and drive operational efficiencies
• Work with partners in an efficient, relevant, creative, and impactful manner
• Drive policy compliance – procurement, invoice approvals, etc.
• Understand the operating and financial dynamics of the Company (e.g., strategic plans and objectives, nature and timing of business cycles, drivers of financial performance)
• Evangelize best practices, improve processes, drive consistency and efficiency

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required with 15+ years of progressive experience — related master’s degree highly preferred
• The successful candidate will have progressively increasing responsibility over his/her career and a proven track record of establishing and maintaining relationships with senior-level executives
• Understanding of finance, strategic planning, forecasting, accounting principles and practices, management principles, and preferred business practices
• Strong operational background and attention to detail is a must
• Proven ability to function well independently as well as in a team, and be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic environment with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience managing finance organizations, staff, and strategic projects with organization-wide impact
• Work with other Finance leaders to ensure alignment and one version of the truth across Finance
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguous and change-led environments; self-confident with an authentic style that gravitates to championing change
• Encourages diversity of thought and experience
• Continually seeks new perspectives and feedback, taking an inclusive approach and engaging diverse points of view
• Strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize, communicate, and present to senior management key insights and recommendations
• Depth of experience with Financial modeling in Excel
• Proven ability to prioritize deliverables and projects to meet timelines efficiently, to adapt to changes in priorities quickly, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to drive projects to completion and deliver quality materials under tight deadlines
• Robust decision-making, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed project management skills with ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive actions across project team members
• Strong command of finance policies, operations, and risk management with the ability to grasp complex and detailed issues
• Experience determining when to escalate to management and identify the right stakeholders for decision making
• Experience with NetSuite and Adaptive a plus
• Experience in HPC / AI data center management or REIT industry a plus
• Experience in cryptocurrency mining industry a plus

Location

On-Site in Miami, FL

Travel

Occasional travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)

Yes