If you don’t mind practically living in spreadsheets — organizing finances, tracking budgets, and analyzing data — then a career as a Director of Finance and Accounting might be perfect for you!  Meet Kevin Reich, a Director of Finance and Accounting at a startup company, Fox Robotics. In this episode, Kevin shares his journey from working at a Fortune 500 company to managing the financial backbone of a cutting-edge startup. Kevin discusses how he handles critical responsibilities like billing, payroll, and cash flow management while leading a small but impactful team. Discover why startups are ideal for fostering growth, innovation, and career development, particularly for recent graduates and those transitioning into the field from non-traditional backgrounds. Tune in to hear Kevin’s insights on the excitement of technological advancements, the traits needed to thrive in startups, and his invaluable career advice for breaking into the startup world. 📱 CONNECT WITH KEVIN: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-reich-72a71121/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What directors of finance and accounting do 04:29 The difference in working at startups as a director of finance 07:13 What their schedule looks like 18:36 What most people underestimate about the role 22:33 What is Fox Robotics? 30:46 How to set yourself apart from other candidates 33:32 Explore more careers at jobdictionary.com