[Hiring] Vice President, Finance @ChowNow

Role Description

The VP, Finance will play a critical role in driving high-quality decision-making across ChowNow, creating financial rhythm and structure, communicating financial results and trends, and modeling complex opportunities. This role has a wide-ranging scope of responsibility and is best suited to a self-starter who excels at building scalable solutions, is able to connect the dots across the organization, and enjoys a broad scope spanning accounting, finance, investor relations, and business partnership. This role reports directly to the CEO and will manage the Finance team and business operations analytics professionals. This is a remote role based in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, or Management Consulting, including 5+ years of experience directly managing a Finance team.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with deep experience in financial modeling and corporate planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights/Planful, or similar).
• SaaS marketplace industry experience.
• Experience as a pressure-tested leader who has previously led finance within a high-growth, fast-paced/scale environment.
• Deep experience in financial modeling, ideally with a foundation in investment banking.
• Strong proficiency in financial planning and budgeting tools.
• Excellent judgment and well-honed prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated pattern of thinking holistically about a business and using data to tell a story.
• A highly analytical mind, with the ability to quantitatively frame strategic initiatives.
• Clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking.
• A proven ability to look around corners, identify opportunities, and manage risks.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• An entrepreneurial drive and are mission motivated.
• The ability to ask tough questions and challenge assumptions of team members.
• Collaborative, low-ego, and focused on putting the team and business first.

Requirements

• Successfully manage, lead, and grow a team of high-performing finance professionals.
• Work cross-functionally to develop operating policies, procedures, and improvement programs.
• Improve operating teams’ understanding of financial levers and performance.
• Lead the financial planning process across the company.
• Build and improve financial models that enable effective decision-making.
• Establish and maintain key metrics to provide insight into business performance.
• Drive alignment on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide insightful and trusted counsel to the Executive team and Board.
• Advise senior management on the financial implications of business activities.
• Prepare and analyze management presentations.
• Provide strategic thought leadership and analysis to identify actionable opportunities.
• Support the CEO in fundraising efforts.
• Develop and implement efficient financial processes and systems.

Benefits

• Estimated On-Target Earnings (OTE): $270,000- $320,000 (depending on candidate experience and location).
• Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times.
• Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Mental Health Coverage.
• Unlimited Paid Vacation.
• 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents.
• 401(k) Matching.
• Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program.
• Employee Stock Incentive Plan.
• Pet insurance for your fur babies.
• Consistent & fair leadership.
• Enough freedom to spread your wings while still holding you accountable.