Head of Finance

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. 

What you’ll do:

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).

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

What you need to succeed:

• 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
  
  

Desired background:

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

What you’ll love:

• 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% company match on the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute on a pre-tax or Roth basis
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Generous holiday, vacation and sick leave
• Supportive maternity, child bonding, and family care leave programs as well as short and long-term disability benefits
• Programs and resources to support your physical, financial and social well being
• Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates and retreat
• Catered weekly lunch + snacks and drinks when working in the office
• Temporary remote work option for qualified positions – employees can temporarily work remote from a location that is different from their designated office and home locations for up to 30 calendar days/20 workdays in any 12-month period with manager and company approval
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Denver Area base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000 - $168,000 and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Via is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.