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Remote, Oregon, United States
Remote only
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. Please note: ChowNow is not eligible to employ in every state and the recruiting team will confirm location and eligibility before moving past initial stages.
Team & Organizational Leadership
Work cross-functionally to develop operating policies, procedures, and improvement programs for the attainment of corporate and business objectives
Improve operating teams’ understanding of financial levers and performance, and budget adherence, through thoughtful and transparent analysis and partnership
Financial Planning & Modeling
Lead the financial planning process across the company, including quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasting, while overseeing the Corporate & Strategic Finance team
Build and improve financial models that enable effective decision-making regarding the company’s revenue growth strategy, cost structure, and expansion opportunities; own the company’s three-statement financial model
Establish and maintain key metrics to provide insight into business performance, and build complex financial models and analyses
Drive alignment on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business results and evaluate the health of the business
Strategically manage ongoing financial analysis, including monthly/quarterly budget variance analyses at the company-wide and department level, and partner with the Accounting team to support the month-end close process
Executive & Board Partnership
Provide insightful and trusted counsel to the Executive team, senior leadership team, and Board on financial issues related to the overall performance of the company
Advise senior management on the financial implications of business activities, making recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance
Develop and communicate key financial metrics to create transparency into financial performance
Prepare and analyze management presentations, including monthly reporting packages, Board of Directors materials, QBR, and Finance Review
Serve as a key business partner and contributor to growth strategy, tactics, and mid- and long-range planning
Strategic Initiatives
Provide strategic thought leadership and analysis to identify actionable opportunities across the business
Support the CEO in fundraising efforts by developing financial models, diligence materials, and reports on key operating metrics
Provide additional support and contribution to company initiatives, including M&A opportunities
Develop and implement efficient financial processes and systems that support a rapidly growing business
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, with the ability to develop and implement systems, tools, and processes that increase business clarity
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, including the ability to articulate frameworks and think creatively about lightweight solutions
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 and financially operationalize activities of the company
Clear communication, strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking needed to effectively share and engage the entire organization in the company’s key financial drivers
A proven ability to look around corners, identify opportunities, and manage risks
An Entrepreneurial drive and are mission motivated, with a high level of energy demonstrating effectiveness in a fast-paced, dynamic culture
The ability to ask tough questions and challenge assumptions of team members — including executive team members — in a productive, non-combative way
Are collaborative, have a low-ego, and are focused on putting the team and business first