VP of Finance
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Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Use today’s financial position to make projections about the future and drive financial decision-making across the organization.
- Ensure that the organization incorporates this financial lens as part of decision-making.
- Drive the financial planning process, including the creation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Build financial forecasts from user and retention data up.
- Optimize financial performance and resource allocation by analyzing compute and making clear recommendations for strategic and tactical decisions.
- Accounting Operations:
- Oversee and manage all accounting operations (financial reporting, revenue recognition, tax, month end close, etc).
- Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Lead preparation and execution of first-year audit.
- Manage external consultants.
- Cash and Revenue Management:
- Manage cash flow, including payables, receivables, and treasury functions.
- Own revenue operations and reporting.
- Investor Relations & Fundraising:
- Lead due diligence processes and provide financial insights to potential investors.
- Equity:
- Oversee equity-related activities, including stock option plans, 409a valuations, and option exercises.
- Systems & Processes:
- Build and automate scalable financial systems and processes (e.g., transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite).
- Implement and maintain ERP systems and other software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Stripe).
- 8+ years of experience in a similar role, with a track record of managing first-year audits, in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with financial reporting and compliance.
- Proven experience building and scaling finance teams and systems.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, particularly Excel / Google Sheets.
- Experience with software and ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Stripe, etc.)
- CPA, Big 4 experience, or equivalent.
- Strategic financial experience from Investment Banking or Private Equity. Hands on M&A experience is a plus.
- You thrive in ambiguity and can adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
- You are comfortable working in a hands-on dynamic environment and getting “your hands dirty” to drive results.
- You have a proven ability to build and scale finance teams and systems.
- You have excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- You have strong collaborative skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Value speed and execution in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Focus on value-add.
- Resourcefulness in overcoming challenges and finding creative solutions.
- The pay range for this position in California is $200,000 - $250,000yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience. We also offer competitive equity packages in the form of stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan.
In addition to cash base pay, you'll also receive a sizable grant of Luma's equity.
The pay range for this position is for the Bay Area. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.
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Seniority level
Executive -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Finance and Sales -
Industries
Software Development
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