Vice President of Finance and Accounting
About the role
Credit Sesame is a leading financial wellness platform dedicated to helping consumers achieve better financial health through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions. With a decade of credit expertise and a proven track record of serving over 18 million users, Credit Sesame leverages AI and advanced analytics to empower individuals to better understand and manage their credit. Our recently launched Sesame Platform extends our mission by providing financial institutions with a turnkey AI-powered credit intelligence solution. Credit Sesame is looking for a hands-on VP, Finance & Accounting, acting as a key leader and member of the executive team to build and scale the company’s financial foundation.
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and executive team to set and execute on financial and operational strategy
Manage the full-cycle close process and global consolidation, including revenue recognition, journal entry review, and multi-entity reporting
Own the strategic financial roadmap, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Manage overall external reporting, including for bank covenants, board of directors, and more
Work closely with the CEO on fundraising, investor relations, and communication with the Board of Directors
Oversee the preparation of GAAP financial statements for internal management, external investors, and regulatory bodies
Own the interpretation, implementation, and monitoring of all accounting procedures and related controls, including leading technical accounting research with a heavy emphasis on ASC 606 and evolving GAAP standards
Modernize software capitalization (ASC 350-40): Partner with Engineering and Product to develop a scalable system for documenting and auditing capitalizable development hours
Monitor cash runway, optimize liquidity, and lead financial due diligence for future fundraising (Equity/Debt) and/or M&A activity
Own equity administration including the accounting for share-based compensation (ASC 718) and maintaining the company’s cap table
Build, mentor, and promote career development for the accounting and finance teams
Collaborate with G&A (People Ops, Legal, Compliance) to build the infrastructure and internal controls necessary for a company at scale
Requirements
You have 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with an active CPA
You have experience with B2B SaaS/enterprise businesses. Additional experience with consumer fintech/marketplace a plus
You have served in a senior leadership capacity (VP, Director, or Controller) within a high-growth fintech or technology environment
You have expert technical knowledge of US GAAP, including deep experience with ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 350-40 (Internal-Use Software)
You possess a strong background in FP&A, including the ability to build and maintain complex financial models, long-range plans, and annual budgets
You have experience leading or supporting capital markets activities, such as equity fundraising, debt financing, or M&A due diligence
You are a systems-oriented leader with experience evolving processes and internal controls (COSO framework) to support a company at scale
You have experience with the fintech tech stack, ideally including NetSuite, FloQast, Carta, and modern BI tools
You are a proven people leader with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing finance and accounting teams
You possess the ability to communicate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for a Board of Directors and external investors
Qualifications
We are open to hiring for this role in the following states where we are set up to hire employees: CA, CO, NC, NJ, NV, and TX
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status
Skills
You are a systems-oriented leader with experience evolving processes and internal controls (COSO framework) to support a company at scale
You have experience with the fintech tech stack, ideally including NetSuite, FloQast, Carta, and modern BI tools
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
A monthly home office stipend
A professional development program to support your continued growth
Flexible paid time off
10 paid holidays and additional 6 Sesame Wellness days
Pay
The estimated pay range for this role is $240,000 - $280,000
Schedule
This role is eligible to participate in Credit Sesame’s bonus and equity plan