Job Description

The VP of Finance owns departmental P&L, fundraising support, and financial modeling, ensuring scalable financial operations to support the company's growth. This role also involves leading the finance function and ensuring financial strategy aligns with Alethea’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage company P&L and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Oversee pricing and packaging review & evaluation process
• Analyze and report on ROI for sales, marketing, and product investments
• Support fundraising efforts, including preparing financial models and investor materials
• Develop and implement scalable financial processes and systems
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team
• Partner with HR on headcount budgeting and total compensation strategies
• Mentor and develop finance team members
• Engage in hands-on financial operations

Requirements

• Proven success in VC backed start-ups between Series A - C
• Experienced with data, insights, or security companies, with managed service, SaaS, API
• Experience leading at least one fundraising rounds, ideally from series B to series C
• Deep understanding of financial principles, accounting, and financial planning
• Develops and executes financial strategies that support company growth
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights
• Leads, manages, and develops finance teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and compliance with regulations
• Involved in detailed financial operations and execution
• Focuses on achieving financial goals and driving efficiency in financial operations
• Prioritizes trust, transparency, and accountability in financial management and reporting

Benefits

• No benefits