Vice President of Finance

The Company is seeking a VP of Finance to lead and manage its financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. The successful candidate will be responsible for the long-range plan, annual operating budget, and rolling forecasts, as well as cash flow management and financial modeling. This role involves overseeing daily financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and managing the finance tech stack. The VP of Finance will also play a key role in strategic decision support, including evaluating capital allocation, ROI, and growth opportunities, and will be expected to have a strong command of GAAP, revenue recognition, and internal controls. Applicants for the VP of Finance position at the company should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Director or VP of Finance role, with a preference for those with a background in AI, SaaS, financial services, or banking. A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics is required, with a Master's degree or MBA being strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multi-state and multi-country finance, a track record of leading FP&A, and experience in preparing board materials and working with investors. Clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineers, sellers, executives, and board members are essential. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA, and experience with SOX-ready controls, are considered a plus.