Director of Financial & Corporate Communications

Join Motive as the Director of Financial & Corporate Communications. In this role, you will shape and communicate our financial narrative, lead high-impact communications across corporate, financial, and internal channels, and protect our corporate brand. You will work closely with various teams, including Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, and Marketing, and manage day-to-day coordination with PR agencies. Additionally, you will develop and manage internal communications plans, draft executive communications, and oversee issues and reputation management plans.

• Lead the development and execution of high-impact communications across corporate, financial, and internal channels, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging.
• Support and execute the company’s corporate PR strategy, including executive visibility for CEO and CFO, crisis and reputation communications, and media and investor engagement.
• Partner closely with Finance, Investor Relations, and Legal teams to lead communications strategies for major financial announcements and corporate milestones.

• Experience turning complex financial strategy into clear messaging for internal and external audiences
• Familiarity with M&A communications and corporate transaction-related work
• Strong crisis communications and issues management experience
• Track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners and agency teams
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model alongside key executives in our San Francisco, CA office or work remotely in the USA with the ability to travel
• Proven experience supporting high-growth technology companies through major funding, scale, or pre-IPO phases
• 15+ years of experience in corporate communications and public relations with a specific focus on corporate, financial communications and issues and reputation management. B2B and public company experience required
• Demonstrated strength in media relations, with experience building and maintaining relationships with business and financial journalists
• Comfort using AI-enabled tools to support messaging development, media and issues analysis, and reputational risk assessment, with sound judgment around appropriate use
• Proven experience working in both in-house and PR agency environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, credible messaging for diverse audiences
• Strong relationships with Executives, Finance, Investor Relations, and Legal will be crucial to ensure alignment, compliance, and impact across all communications
• Strong critical thinking skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously