VP of Finance

The Role

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on VP, Finance to join our leadership team at a pivotal stage of growth. As a venture-backed Series B company, we are scaling rapidly - expanding our team, refining our go-to-market engine, and building operational foundations for long-term success.

The VP, Finance will serve as both a strategic thought partner to the CEO and executive team, as well as architect of a world-class finance organization. This is an ideal role for a finance leader looking to build a scalable finance function and grow into a CFO-level position as the business scales.

What You'll Do

Executive Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Shape company strategy through a financial lens alongside the CEO and executive team
• Drive data-informed decision-making across Product, Engineering, GTM, People, and Operations teams
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights guiding investment, headcount, pricing, and resource allocation
• Own financial readouts to board and investors

Financial Planning & Capital Strategy

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Develop financial models supporting growth initiatives, M&A evaluation, and capital allocation
• Partner with CEO on fundraising strategy and investor diligence
• Monitor key financial metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV, burn, Magic Number, Credit Burndown) for sustainable scaling
• Manage treasury function, banking relationships, and working capital optimization

Build & Scale the Finance Organization

• Recruit and develop a top-tier finance and accounting team
• Design organizational structure that scales with company growth and complexity
• Develop future finance leaders and foster culture of continuous learning

Finance Systems, Processes & Infrastructure

• Design and implement scalable financial systems, reporting tools, and processes for Series B+ environments
• Drive automation and operational efficiencies across billing, revenue recognition, reporting, and planning
• Build data governance and integrate finance systems with company-wide infrastructure
• Establish internal controls and compliance frameworks for Series C, international expansion, and IPO readiness

Accounting, Risk & Governance

• Oversee all accounting operations: general ledger, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, and close processes
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Develop enterprise risk management framework and governance structures
• Manage audit processes and external accounting relationships

What We're Looking for

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with significant time in venture-backed, high-growth startups (Series A-C preferred)
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing finance and accounting teams with career development pathways
• Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and growth modeling in scaling companies
• Strong understanding of AI credits-based and recurring revenue business models and unit economics
• Experience partnering with executive teams, presenting to boards and investors
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable financial systems, processes, and infrastructure
• Strong accounting foundation with expertise in revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial operations
• Highly analytical with ability to simplify complexity, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate to non-financial audiences
• Hands-on, low-ego leader comfortable operating strategically and tactically with genuine interest in developing others

As a Plus

• Experience leading finance through Series C or later-stage fundraising
• Banking relationship management and treasury function experience
• Exposure to IPO readiness, SEC reporting, or international finance operations
• Familiarity with modern fintech solutions, data analytics platforms, and RPA/automation in finance
• CPA and/or MBA highly preferred

Pay and benefits

Compa offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and parental leave, equity, company offsites, continuous education, commuter benefits and a flexible work environment.