[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Motive logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/5cfcac16-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/motive.md)[Motive](https://jobicy.com/company/motive.md) # Director, Financial & Corporate Communications Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/motive.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 207k–285k / yrDepartment[Marketing & Sales](https://jobicy.com/categories/marketing.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished24 Oct 2026Apply before23 Nov 2026Listing views46Application actions3Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. Motive is seeking a senior corporate communications leader to own its financial narrative, corporate reputation, and executive messaging. The role leads financial announcements, investor and shareholder communications, media relations, crisis response, and internal communications. It requires close partnership with Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Marketing, executives, and external PR agencies. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of B2B and public-company communications experience, including high-growth or pre-IPO environments and transaction-related work. The position can be remote within the United States, with travel of up to 15%. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a high-stakes director role involving financial disclosures, executive visibility, investor messaging, and crisis communications. Success requires sound independent judgment, exceptional writing, and rapid cross-functional alignment under deadline pressure. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$246,000US market range (per year)$200k–$300k0$330k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer discloses a USD 207,000–285,000 compensation range for U.S. candidates. The annual cadence is inferred from the senior full-time U.S. director role and the stated compensation magnitude, as the posting does not explicitly name a pay period. The midpoint is USD 246,000 yearly; the estimated U.S. market range for comparable financial and corporate communications director roles is USD 200,000–300,000 yearly. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Corporate communications](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Corporate%20communications.md)[Financial communications](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Financial%20communications.md)[Investor relations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Investor%20relations.md)[Media relations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Media%20relations.md)[Crisis communications](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Crisis%20communications.md)[Reputation management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Reputation%20management.md)[Executive communications](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Executive%20communications.md)[Public relations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Public%20relations.md)[Internal communications](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Internal%20communications.md)[Strategic messaging](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Strategic%20messaging.md)[Change management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Change%20management.md)[Stakeholder management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Stakeholder%20management.md)[M&A communications](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=MA%20communications.md)[Agency management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Agency%20management.md)[Financial writing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Financial%20writing.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you translate a complex financial milestone into messaging for investors, employees, and the media?I would begin by aligning on the underlying facts, disclosure requirements, and strategic objective with Finance, Investor Relations, and Legal. I would then develop a core narrative with audience-specific proof points, ensuring every version is accurate, consistent, and appropriate for its channel. Finally, I would prepare FAQs, executive talking points, and response scenarios to support coordinated delivery. Describe your approach to managing a fast-moving reputational issue. I first establish a verified fact base, assess stakeholder impact, and convene the relevant decision-makers. I create a clear holding statement and communications plan that defines audiences, owners, approvals, timing, and escalation paths. Throughout the response, I monitor developments closely and update messaging while maintaining transparency and legal discipline. What makes financial communications credible for a high-growth technology company? Credibility comes from precision, consistency, and a narrative that is supported by measurable business evidence. Financial communications should explain not only what happened, but why it matters to customers, employees, and long-term value creation. I would ensure claims are substantiated, aligned with Finance and Legal, and understandable to non-financial audiences. How would you build productive relationships with business and financial journalists? I focus on being reliable, relevant, and respectful of reporters’ time. That means understanding their beats, offering well-prepared executives and useful context, responding promptly, and avoiding overstated pitches. Over time, consistency and transparency create trust that is valuable in both proactive storytelling and sensitive situations. How do you prioritize when multiple executives and teams need communications support at the same time? I prioritize based on business impact, urgency, reputational risk, regulatory requirements, and audience reach. I make trade-offs visible, clarify decision owners, and use shared messaging frameworks to avoid duplicative work. For time-sensitive matters, I establish a streamlined approval process while keeping stakeholders informed of timing and dependencies. Opportunity details ## About this role. Who we are: Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks. Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector. Visit [gomotive.com](http://gomotive.com) to learn more. ### About the Role We’re looking for a Director, Financial Communications to own Motive’s financial narrative and shape how we communicate our business performance and long-term value creation. This person will lead the development and execution of high-impact communications across corporate, financial, and internal channels. This role is crucial in shaping and protecting our corporate brand and financial narrative, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all key stakeholders, including media, employees, investors, shareholders, and partners. ### Key Responsibilities ### Corporate & Executive Communications * 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. * Draft and own press releases, media statements, executive quotes, investor and shareholder messaging, and other external materials. * Develop and execute strategies to raise visibility through earned media, owned channels, awards, speaking opportunities, and more. * Advise internal and external stakeholders on communication strategy and positioning. * Coordinate messaging and plans across teams, including Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Marketing, International teams, executive team, and more. * Serve as a strategic liaison and manage day-to-day coordination with PR agencies. * Travel up to 15% required. ### Financial Communications * Partner closely with Finance, Investor Relations, and Legal teams to lead communications strategies for major financial announcements and corporate milestones. * Draft and refine internal and external financial materials, shareholder messaging, FAQs, and internal briefing docs. * Ensure financial messaging is accurate, consistent, and aligned with broader corporate communications. ### Crisis & Reputation Management * Monitor and assess crises and issues that may impact corporate reputation, providing real-time counsel and communication plans. * Develop and maintain messaging frameworks and holding statements for high-risk or sensitive scenarios. * Lead cross-functional alignment for rapid response communications when needed, ensuring consistency and control across channels. * Work with cross-functional teams to lead and oversee issues and reputation management plans and support. * Establish playbooks and protocols for risk mitigation and incident response preparedness. ### Internal Communications * Develop and manage internal communications plans that keep employees informed, inspired, and aligned on corporate and financial news and updates. * Draft executive communications, manage content for All-Hands meetings, and lead internal message development around key corporate and financial initiatives. * Manage change management and executive communications for c-level executives. ### Qualifications * 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. * Proven experience supporting high-growth technology companies through major funding, scale, or pre-IPO phases. * Experience turning complex financial strategy into clear messaging for internal and external audiences. * Demonstrated strength in media relations, with experience building and maintaining relationships with business and financial journalists. * Proven experience working in both in-house and PR agency environments. * 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. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, credible messaging for diverse audiences. * Strong critical thinking skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously. * Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus. * Strong relationships with Executives, Finance, Investor Relations, and Legal will be crucial to ensure alignment, compliance, and impact across all communications. * Comfort using AI-enabled tools to support messaging development, media and issues analysis, and reputational risk assessment, with sound judgment around appropriate use. * 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. Pay Transparency Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting[Motive Perks & Benefits](https://www.comparably.com/companies/motive/perks-and-benefits). The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is: United States $207,000—$285,000 USD Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive’s core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X9AbvQHki8zZCyjDjip1g0NtdZHcykJc/view?usp=drive_link). UK Candidate Privacy Notice [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nqdWTJ7WJJikhj1Yhlo4jxDRA_6yXZbd/view). The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive’s policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. Regarding US-based roles, depending on your role and primary work location, Motive Technologies, Inc. (“Employer”) discloses candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant with the Employer. This requirement does not apply to lawyers, interns, or employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law. Non-compete covenant terms in all other jurisdictions will be subject to the applicable statutory requirements, including but not limited to, procedures, industry related prohibitions, or salary and compensation thresholds. All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices. 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