Finance Director
About Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation; creating a new category of personal water-making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t.
Mission
Build and lead a strategic finance function that enables disciplined growth, supports capital formation, and establishes scalable financial infrastructure. This role is pivotal in preparing the company for its next capital raise while ensuring operational rigor across accounting, cash management, and financial planning.
What You'll Do
Lead capital strategy, including advising the CEO on optimal raise size, runway targets, and capital structure
Build and maintain integrated financial models covering revenue, burn, hiring plans, unit economics, and capital expenditures
Develop scenario analyses to guide fundraising, growth pacing, and risk management decisions
Support investor engagement, including preparation of financial materials, data rooms, and diligence responses
Design and implement scalable accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with strong internal controls
Own the monthly close process and ensure accurate, GAAP compliant financial reporting
Oversee outsourced bookkeeping and external accounting partners while retaining full accountability for output
Establish financial policies, approval workflows, and cash management procedures
Build and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and KPI dashboards for executive decision making
Partner with operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve margins, pricing strategy, and cost structure
Identify and remove operational bottlenecks across financial workflows to improve visibility and efficiency
Create repeatable financial playbooks and reporting structures that support institutional investment readiness
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
4+ years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to venture backed startups or high growth environments
Demonstrated experience supporting capital raises and investor diligence
Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to translate strategy into actionable forecasts
Experience building or rebuilding finance infrastructure in early stage companies
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls; CPA is a plus
Experience managing outsourced accounting or bookkeeping partners
Ability to operate independently in a lean, fast moving environment
Strong analytical rigor paired with clear executive communication skills
Industry experience in hardware, water technology, manufacturing, or regulated environments
Why Join Vital Lyfe?
Work on high impact problems with global relevance
Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience
Direct influence on capital strategy and long term enterprise value creation
Early ownership in a high growth, engineering led startup
Join a tight knit, mission driven team in a fast paced environment
Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)
Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.