VP Of Finance
The VP Of Finance is a strategic finance leader responsible for financial operations, forecasting, unit economics, capital planning, and ensuring the company's financial systems and controls scale with the business. This role partners closely with the CEO, COO, CRO, and VP Of Product to drive data-informed decisions, support fundraising, and strengthen client's long-term financial trajectory. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role suitable for someone who thrives in fast-growing fintech / SaaS environments and can both architect financial strategy and roll up their sleeves to execute.
Skills and Requirements
- 815+ years in finance roles across : SaaS, fintech, payments, or card programs
- FP&A leadership
- Accounting / controllership in a growth environment
- Strong exposure to venture-backed companies from Series A ? C
- Experience owning a P&L and building full-stack finance operations from scratch
- Bonus : Experience with credit card programs, underwriting, collections, bank partnerships, or ERP-integrated fintech
Technical Skills
Deep fluency in SaaS metrics, cohort analysis, unit economics, margin structureStrong modeling capability can build and operate dynamic multi-scenario modelsFamiliarity with ASC 606, GAAP, and fintech-specific accounting topics (revenue, interchange, funding costs)Ability to implement or scale finance systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Ramp / Expensify, FP&A tools, etc.)Leadership Competencies
Highly structured thinker; can distill complexity into clarityBias for action and ownership can execute as both strategist and operatorExceptional communication with board, investors, and cross-functional leadersComfortable in fast-moving, high-accountability environments1. Strategic Financial Leadership
Own client's financial model (ARR, revenue mix, margins, cash runway, burn, CAC / LTV, credit portfolio performance)Build and manage short-, medium-, and long-term forecasting aligned with GTM, product, and card program strategyPartner with CEO on budget planning, quarterly business reviews, and board materialsServe as a strategic advisor on pricing, growth investments, and capital allocation2. Financial Operations & Controls
Build and oversee accounting operations (GL, month-end close, AR / AP, revenue recognition, card program accounting)Implement scalable financial systems, processes, and internal controlsOwn compliance across financial, regulatory, and card program requirements (treasury, payments, reconciliations)Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for leadership and the board3. SaaS Metrics & Revenue Analytics
Drive analysis of KPIs including ARR, NRR / GRR, CAC payback, margins, activation, and account-level profitabilityDeeply understand customer economics within construction workflowsSupport the Head of GTM with pipeline modeling, sales capacity planning, and quota / compensation designAnalyze churn, expansion, and unit-level cohort trends4. Credit & Risk Portfolio Oversight (Fintech-Specific)
Monitor credit portfolio health, receivables aging, exposure, and collections trendsWork with lenders, bank partners, or card issuers on data reporting, covenant compliance, and portfolio performance5. Fundraising & Investor Relations
Prepare materials for Series B and beyond : model, unit economics, story, benchmarks, diligence supportManage investor reporting, monthly / quarterly updates, and covenant or lender reportingSupport negotiations for credit facilities, warehouse lines, or treasury arrangements as needed6. Cross-Functional Partnership
Work closely with Product on spend controls, card mechanics, reconciliation workflows, and ERP mapping implicationsPartner with Operations on onboarding cost, data flow reliability, and scaling billings / collectionsSupport HR / People operations with comp plans, hiring models, and equity program administration7. Leadership & Team Building
Build and lead a small but high-performing finance org (accounting, FP&A, credit / risk, payroll)Manage outsourced accounting or fractional support initially, then grow internal capabilitiesInstill financial discipline and transparency across the organization