SVP Finance
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SVP, Finance (Path to CFO) - Startup
Venture-backed AI startup is seeking an SVP, Finance with a clear path to CFO. The company is backed by leading strategic and financial investors and recently closed a Series B and now scaling from R&D/pilots to commercial rollout, revenue recognition, and multi-site expansion. This role will professionalize finance, build infrastructure, and partner with leadership as the business enters commercial scale.
Responsibilities:
- Own controllership, monthly close, and board-level financial reporting
- Build GAAP-compliant policies, controls, and audit-ready infrastructure
- Lead FP&A: budget, forecasting, cash runway, and unit economics
- Oversee audit, tax (incl. R&D credits, sales tax), and external partners
- Manage cap table, 409A, equity administration, and board materials
- Lead treasury, banking, insurance, and cash management strategy
- Own corporate compliance and entity governance
- Support investor reporting and future fundraising (Series C)
- Assess and build out Finance/HR team
Qualifications:
- 1020 years finance experience in venture/PE-backed environments
- Track record through financings and/or exits
- CPA required; strong technical accounting foundation (Big 4 or similar)
- Experience with hardware, robotics, or capital-intensive businesses preferred
- Hands-on operator with CFO potential and strong board presence
Why This Role:
- Step into a true finance leadership seat at an inflection point
- Build the function from the ground up
- Clear path to CFO in a high-growth, venture-backed company
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