Vice President of Strategic Finance
Join the Rapidly Growing Team at Attivo Partners!
Are you dedicated to excellence and eager to advance your career? Passionate about technology and startups? Excited to work with some of the most innovative early-stage companies in the world? If so, Attivo Partners is the place for you!
Why Attivo?
Attivo Partners is a fast-growing full-service finance and accounting consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco, with a presence in major startup hubs across the US. Our remote teams specialize in providing fractional CFO and accounting services to venture-backed emerging growth clients, supporting their journey from inception to over $50M in revenue.
What We Offer:
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented team with extensive experience in venture-backed companies. At Attivo, we believe in teamwork and value the unique insights and creativity each member brings.
- Culture of Growth: We thrive on the challenges presented by diverse and exciting clients, offering unparalleled learning and professional development opportunities.
- Mentorship and Training: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ongoing mentoring and training to help you grow personally and professionally.
- Flexibility: We understand the importance of balance and are dedicated to maintaining a culture that supports your career and personal life.
Our Values:
- Lasting Relationships: We build solid and enduring connections with our clients and team members.
- Data-Driven Insights: We leverage data to drive intelligent decisions and impactful results.
- Growth-Focused Mindset: We embrace opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Collaboration-First: We prioritize teamwork and believe the best solutions come from working together.
- Culture-Conscious: We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Join us at Attivo Partners and be part of a team that's shaping the future of finance and accounting for startups. Let's grow together!
Role Overview
Vice President of Strategic Finance assists in leading and managing the Financial Planning & Analysis services initiative for Attivo Partners. The role is responsible for developing financial models, managing budgets, providing insights for investment opportunities, and ensuring financial strategies align with overall client goals. This leader will work closely with the Attivo engagement team CFO and client senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making and support long-term business growth.
Some travel to in-person company events is required, approximately 2-3 weeks out of the year. In-person onboarding training will take place within the first 3 months of employment (locations vary).
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the company’s Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Manage equity and debt financing process
- Develop and implement financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives.
- Provide in-depth financial analysis, insights, and actionable recommendations to guide business decisions and drive growth.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and departments to ensure alignment between financial strategies and operational goals.
- Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, translating complex financial data into clear insights that inform decision-making.
- Provide cash analysis to understand cash runway and key drivers to ensure sufficient liquidity for the company’s operations and strategic initiatives.
- Drive the dissemination of financial and business intelligence across the organization by working cross-functionally with key stakeholders.
- Monitor and manage risks to safeguard the company’s financial health and operational stability.
- Prepare and present financial performance reports, analyses, and forecasts to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
- Lead or assist with special projects as assigned by the CEO or Board of Directors, (such as: COGS and Gross Margin analysis, expense allocation (i.e. cloud compute COGS vs OPEX), headcount scenario planning, compensation plans, GTM product pricing, complex contract review)
- Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
- Assist in business development, including identifying key opportunities for growth and potential risks.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of data analysis, modeling, and forecasting methods
- Ability to strategize and problem solve
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Strong project management skills including an ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond quickly to a rapidly changing environment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; MBA/CPA preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership, including 5 years as VP Finance or CFO
- Minimum 5 years of experience in venture-backed, emerging growth companies
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Technology and SaaS based organizations
- Experience working in a fast-paced technology, or professional services environment
- Strong financial modeling background, including familiarity with FP&A platforms such as: Aleph, Causal, Runway, Mosaic.
- Investment banking experience, preferred
Professional Attributes
- Ability to inspire, manage, and develop a team.
- Forward-thinking mindset with a focus on long-term objectives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders across the organization.
- Strong ability to work with ambiguity, overcome hurdles and develop creative solutions
- Ability to earn the trust and respect of the CEO, Board of Directors and management team by establishing a collaborative relationship
- High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations
- Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments and industries
- Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service to our clients
- High-level of integrity, sense of creativity, and good business judgment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, firm leadership, and peers; ability to effectively communicate with all levels within organizations and a variety of audiences with a range of accounting and finance knowledge
- Fast learner with high degree of curiosity
- Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Attivo Partners
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early stage growth companies
Location: Remote – Pacific Time Zone, preferred
Hours: Flexible, Part-Time, ~20 hours per week
Reports To: FP&A Practice Lead
Salary Range: $175-$200/hr
Benefits
Benefits for full-time employees include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members), participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans, and work-from-home allowance. Primary caregivers and others requiring a flexible work schedule or reduced hours are encouraged to apply; benefits may be prorated for part-time hires.
Final Notes
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Attivo Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Attivo Partners will never request payment, sensitive personal information, or unsolicited account access at any stage of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from our team will come *exclusively from an @attivopartners.com email address. If you receive a message claiming to be from Attivo that does not use this domain - or if something feels unfamiliar - please disregard the communication and report it to us at Recruiting@Attivopartners.com.