Finance Director Role at Worldly | ESG Tech Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a high-visibility senior finance role at a mission-driven B Corp in the ESG/sustainability tech space — a sector with strong tailwinds as regulatory and investor pressure on supply chain transparency grows globally. Reporting directly to the CFO offers rare executive exposure at this level.
Compensation context: At $160,000–$200,000 base plus bonus and stock options, this is competitive for a Senior Manager/Director of Finance in the US tech/SaaS market (Radford benchmarks for this level typically range $150K–$220K). The equity component (ISOs) adds upside if Worldly continues scaling toward an exit or IPO.
Skills developed in this role are in high demand:
- SaaS financial modeling and FP&A at scale
- ESG/impact reporting — a rapidly growing compliance need
- Investor relations and board-level communication
- M&A and acquisition analysis
Green flags: Remote-first culture, diverse 15+ country team, public benefit corporation structure signals values alignment, and a clear career ladder toward CFO. The preference for McKinsey/Bain/BCG or investment banking backgrounds signals analytical rigor in the team.
Watch for: The dual title (Senior Manager or Director) may indicate budget flexibility or uncertainty around the exact level — worth clarifying in interviews. Unlimited PTO policies require a strong culture of actually taking time off; probe this directly. The ESG space is competitive and evolving rapidly, so staying current on regulatory changes (CSRD, SEC climate rules) will be essential.
Senior Manager / Director, Finance
Location: United States - Remote
About Worldly
Worldly is the world's most comprehensive impact intelligence platform — delivering real data to businesses on impacts within their supply chain. Worldly is trusted by 40,000 global brands, retailers, and manufacturers to provide the single source of ESG intelligence they need to accelerate business and industry transformation.
Through strategic and meaningful customer relationships, Worldly provides key insights around supplier performance, product impact, trends analysis, and compliance. When a company wants to change how business is done, we enable that systemic shift.
Backed by a dedicated global team of individuals aligned by values, Worldly proudly operates as a public benefit corporation with backing from mission-aligned investors.
About The Role
We're seeking an experienced finance professional to drive financial strategy and operational excellence as we scale our impact intelligence platform globally. Reporting directly to our CFO, you'll partner across the organization to build robust analytical capabilities, support our growth trajectory, and help position Worldly for sustainable, profitable growth while staying true to our mission as a public benefit corporation.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that support company growth and stakeholder value creation
- Build a high-performing analytical culture, fostering excellence and continuous improvement
- Oversee investor reporting and key performance indicator tracking across the organization
- Support business planning, forecasting, and modeling for strategic decision-making at the executive level
- Drive business case analyses and insights to inform product, pricing, operational, and acquisition strategies
We'd Like to See
- 5–10 years of progressive finance experience
- Growth company experience including scaling financial operations
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders
- Experience in SaaS, technology, or B2B business models is a plus
It Helps If You Have
- CFA designation
- Foundational experience at a top consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) or investment bank, PE, or VC firm in an associate or equivalent role
- Experience as part of a diverse, distributed, remote-first team
What We Can Offer You
- Comprehensive benefits offerings — 90% employee premium and 75% spouse/dependent premium covered by Worldly
- Company-sponsored 401(k) with up to 4% match for US-based employees
- Incentive Stock Options
- 100% Parental Paid Leave
- Unlimited PTO
- 13 company holidays
Life at Worldly
Our team is motivated to transform the way products are made. By helping our customers succeed in a new era of sustainable production, we are able to build technology that makes a difference on a planetary level.
Our team represents over 15 countries and brings unique experiences from technology to farming to the table. Surround yourself with kind, enthusiastic, and dedicated people who put collaboration and growth at the center of our shared goals.
Additional Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses; healthcare, retirement matching, and equity for US employees
- Work-from-home stipend to get the supplies you need
- Flexible time off — our culture encourages team members to explore and rest to be their best selves
- Remote, but not lonely — join the culture committee, coffee chats, or a variety of other interest groups
Travel Notice
This role may require occasional travel to support business needs, including but not limited to team collaboration, customer engagement, or company events.
Equity Statement
We believe it's essential to reflect the diversity of those we strive to serve. True innovation happens when everyone has room at the table, including the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. We're dedicated to building a culturally and experientially diverse team that leads and works with empathy and respect.
Compensation
- Annual Base Salary: $160,000 – $200,000
- Annual Bonus Potential
- Incentive Stock Option Package
- Work-From-Home Stipends
*Final compensation figures will be determined based on a wide variety of factors, including experience and location. These factors will be evaluated and considered by Worldly throughout the entirety of this process.
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