Coda Search has partnered with a fast-growing, venture-backed startup that is looking to bring on a Vice President of Finance in a fully remote capacity. The company is scaling quickly and requires an experienced leader to oversee its finance and accounting operations while building out the processes, systems, and team needed to support its continued expansion. The VP of Finance will be responsible for financial reporting, cash management, revenue recognition, expense controls, and audit readiness, and will serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team, delivering insight into business performance and opportunities for improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the finance and accounting function, setting priorities and establishing the department’s long-term structure
- Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing finance and accounting team as the company grows
- Produce the monthly financial reporting package and updates for investors and the board
- Establish and direct a timely, accurate monthly close, including review of balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
- Implement revenue recognition policies and confirm compliance with ASC 606
- Design and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and expense management procedures
- Oversee cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and runway planning
- Select and implement scalable financial systems and drive automation across finance workflows
- Prepare the company for its first audit and manage relationships with external auditors and advisors
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required
- Minimum of ten years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Background in both public accounting and industry, ideally within a startup or SaaS environment
- CPA licensure is highly advantageous
- Demonstrated success building finance teams and functions from an early stage
- Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP platforms
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation abilities, with a hands-on approach suited to a startup environment