Via Head of Finance

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Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches to drive innovation globally. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced IP licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via administers dozens of licensing programs in audio, video, broadcast, power, and more for a variety of technologies, consisting of 25,000 patents in over 130 countries, with nearly 100 current patent holders and over 3,000 current licensees.

Via Licensing Alliance, a subsidiary of Dolby Laboratories, is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. We are the world’s largest patent pool administrator. We aggregate patents around key innovations and offer licensing solutions that give companies streamlined access to standardized technologies. For decades, we have served as a trusted bridge between our licensors and licensees, driving a strong and efficient IP licensing environment that yields better products and technologies for people around the world.

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the finance function, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role is based in the Denver office and manages a geographically disbursed team of three. Interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to execute timely are critical. The ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders within Via and Dolby is necessary for success in the role.

This hybrid role is required to work onsite in the Denver office three full days per week (Tuesday-Thursday).

• Help to develop and execute financial strategies that support organizational goals
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to inform business decisions across operations
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement
• Present financial performance reports and analysis to senior leadership
• Support business case development for new initiatives and investments
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statement and management reports
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to department heads across IT, Licensing, Program Management, Accounting and RS, Marketing and Legal
• Lead, mentor and develop a geographically distributed team of three finance professionals across Denver and San Francisco offices
• Travel periodically to the San Francisco office to meet with team members and build relationships

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Superior organization and complex project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and department leaders
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize effectively
• People management experience, with demonstrated success managing remote or distributed team
• Willingness and ability to travel quarterly to the San Francisco office

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in IP and patent licensing organization

• Flexible work options (9/80 schedule) – employees in the U.S. get every other Friday off. That’s 26+ three day weekends a year
• Competitive compensation (base + bonus)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contribution
• 401(k) with 50%…