VP FINANCE

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial modeling activities for the organization
• Refined and maintain complex financial models to support scaling operations, manufacturing ramp-up, and future fundraising initiatives
• Build and oversee financial reporting processes, KPI dashboards, and executive/board reporting packages
• Establish and manage accounting infrastructure, internal controls, and reporting processes in partnership with external accounting providers
• Partner closely with leadership on strategic planning, pricing analysis, margin optimization, and scalability initiatives
• Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, including costing, inventory management, supply chain dynamics, and unit economics
• Support current and future capital raise initiatives, including investor presentations, diligence materials, and financial analysis
• Participate in board meetings and maintain strong relationships with investors and strategic stakeholders
• Evaluate operational and financial risks associated with scaling production and commercialization efforts
• Help optimize international operational and financial structures, including customs, tax considerations, and cross-border logistics
• Build scalable finance processes and infrastructure capable of supporting rapid organizational growth
• Operate as a highly hands-on member of the leadership team with broad exposure across multiple business functions
• Serve as a key liaison with external finance, accounting, tax, legal, and technology partners/vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally within a startup, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment
• Strong FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, and advanced financial modeling experience required
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operational finance, or supply chain-intensive businesses strongly preferred
• Knowledge of costing, inventory management, and unit economics required
• Ability to operate strategically while also executing tactically in a lean and evolving environment
• Experience supporting investor relations, fundraising activities, and board-level reporting preferred
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively across operational and financial teams
• International business exposure, including customs, tax, logistics, or cross-border operations, is a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high energy, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for innovation and sustainability
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments

About the Role

This individual will lead all aspects of financial planning & analysis, financial modeling, reporting, operational finance, and accounting infrastructure while supporting investor relations and future fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for a highly adaptable finance professional who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and is energized by broad exposure across strategy, operations, manufacturing, and long-term business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally within a startup, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment
• Strong FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, and advanced financial modeling experience required
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operational finance, or supply chain-intensive businesses strongly preferred
• Knowledge of costing, inventory management, and unit economics required
• Ability to operate strategically while also executing tactically in a lean and evolving environment
• Experience supporting investor relations, fundraising activities, and board-level reporting preferred
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively across operational and financial teams
• International business exposure, including customs, tax, logistics, or cross-border operations, is a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high energy, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for innovation and sustainability
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and additional employee benefit programs

Pay

$160,000 - $175,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid opportunity based in the Minneapolis metro area. Seeking Twin Cities-based candidates.