VOLT

Technology

VPofFinance

$275–450k ~AI est. San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“VP of Finance at VOLT. Skills: FP&A, Accounting, Fundraising, Finance operations. Build finance function. Lead accounting function”

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Deep financial expertise, Knowledge of GAAP accounting, Knowledge of SaaS metrics, Proven fundraising experience, Experience leading venture financing rounds, Track record of successful diligence management, Track record of investor relationship building, Experience preparing for external audit, Experience leading company through external audit, Experience leading finance teams, Experience leading accounting teams, Experience in high-growth startup, Experience in SaaS environment, Strategic ability, Tactical ability, Hands-on ability

Nice to Have

CPA designation, CFA designation, MBA designation, Experience taking company through Series B to C/D, Experience in safety markets, Experience in security markets, Experience in robotics markets, Experience in autonomous systems markets, Experience implementing financial systems, Experience managing financial systems, Experience standing up SOC 2, Experience standing up ISO 27001, Prior CFO experience, Clear path to CFO seat

What You'll Do.

Build finance function

Lead accounting function

Scale finance function

Drive capital efficiency

Ensure long-term financial health

Own financial operating system

Support strategic decision-making

Own post-transaction financial reality

Manage month-end close

Manage GAAP reporting

Manage ASC 606 revenue recognition

Manage tax compliance

Ensure accuracy in financial reporting

Find efficiencies across P&L

Prepare for external audit

Lead company through audit

Stand up documentation

Stand up working papers

Stand up reporting cadence

Partner during fundraising

Lead operating model for fundraising

Lead KPI book for fundraising

Lead data room for fundraising

Lead management presentation for fundraising

Manage diligence for fundraising

Own financial narrative for investors

Provide critical feedback to Product

Provide critical feedback to GTM

Provide critical feedback to Engineering

Influence roadmap based on unit economics

Influence roadmap based on efficiency metrics

Evaluate capital options

Execute capital options

Support CEO on M&A activity

Manage M&A integration

Own finance tech stack

Own finance processes

Serve as financial escalation point

Engage with Board of Directors

Engage with executive leadership

Align financial constraints with growth goals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Financial voice of business; Partner with Accountants; Executive partnership; Board of Directors engagement; Executive leadership engagement

Communication Scope

Articulate complex financial concepts; Investor communications; Board-level reporting

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