VP of Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of financial models, budgets, rolling forecasts, KPI reporting, and materials for boards and investors across a client portfolio of 20–30.

• Create and sustain models that encompass cash flow, headcount, revenue, pricing, and budgets; manage annual budgets and monthly rolling forecasts, alongside reforecasts.

• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to aid strategic planning and crucial business decisions.

• Assist in capital raises and acquisitions by preparing investor decks, managing data rooms, performing due diligence, conducting deal analysis, and providing term-sheet guidance.

• Evaluate market and industry shifts affecting clients and translate those impacts into actionable plans.

• Design KPI dashboards and automated scorecards.

• Leverage AI and PropellerOS for financial modeling, reporting, and deck creation, ensuring the accuracy of all outputs.

• Establish best practices and resources for the organization.

• Prepare presentations for the board and attend Board of Directors meetings alongside the CFO.

• Counsel founders on strategic planning, capital strategy, and acquisition negotiations; manage client expectations effectively.

• Oversee and prioritize multiple client projects and ad-hoc requests.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 direct reports, and provide guidance to accounting and FP&A personnel.

• Delegate responsibilities across Directors, managers, and analysts.

• Collaborate with Business Development to present to prospects, communicate Propeller’s value, and secure engagements.

• Grow existing accounts while managing a business portfolio worth $1–3M.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years in finance-oriented roles, with extensive FP&A experience in venture-backed or rapidly growing companies.

• Advanced knowledge in both accounting and FP&A, particularly regarding complex monthly closings.

• Direct experience in fundraising; comfortable engaging with external investors, participating in board calls, and delivering investor presentations, with the ability to provide advice on term sheets and acquisition negotiations.

• Strong understanding of early-stage growth dynamics and critical thinking skills for strategic decision-making.

• Proven experience in building, leading, and developing finance teams, including managing direct reports.

• Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate value propositions to potential clients, successfully pitch, and close new business opportunities.

• Proven AI proficiency and current implementation of AI within finance workflows.

• Strong executive presence and high emotional intelligence; excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts into actionable recommendations; highly organized; eager to teach others.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

• In-depth expertise in at least one of the following areas: E-commerce/DTC, CPG, or Technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay.

• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• HSA contributions.

• Paid Family Leave.

• 401k matching.

• Remote work opportunities.

• Support for professional growth.