VP of Finance

Position: VP of Finance Location: Remote (U.S.-based) Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $200,000 – $225,000 base Job Summary: NOW CFO is hiring a VP of Finance to join our team in a permanent, full-time role. This is a senior, strategic leadership position for a finance and operating leader who has scaled high-growth companies through real step-changes in growth and unit economics. As a NOW CFO employee, you'll be dedicated to one of our clients, a strategic finance firm that partners with venture-backed technology and consumer subscription companies from pre-revenue through Series C and beyond. Working alongside the client's Managing Partner, you'll serve as a hands-on finance leader across their portfolio: rebuilding models, sharpening unit economics and pricing, leading fundraising efforts, and helping leadership teams make better decisions faster. You'll have the stability and support of NOW CFO behind you, with the variety and pace of startup work in front of you. If you've been a first finance hire, a VP of Finance, or an interim CFO inside a fast-scaling startup, think like an operator, and use AI every day in your work, this role is built for you. Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Business Modeling Build, rebuild, and own each client's financial model, forecasts, budgets, headcount plans, and cash runway analysisDrive unit economics, pricing strategy, and gross margin improvement, turning insight into measurable gains in growth efficiencyDevelop cohort, retention, and KPI frameworks that give leadership a clear, reliable view of business performanceEstablish operating rhythms such as annual budgets, OKRs, S&OP, and weekly business reviews that keep leadership teams aligned Operator Leadership Serve as a true business partner to founders and CEOs, leading cross-functional initiatives that improve growth, margins, and executionGuide clients through pivotal moments, including turnarounds, reorganizations, product launches, and rapid scalingOversee finance infrastructure, including ERP and planning system implementations, chart of accounts design, and month-end close partnership with the accounting teamHelp clients build out their finance functions, from first processes and systems to the team that runs them Fundraising, Board & Investor Relations Lead clients through Series A through Series C raises, including operating models, pitch decks, investor materials, and financial diligencePrepare and present board materials, investor updates, and KPI reporting that tell a clear, credible storySupport debt raises, M&A evaluation, and acquisition integration as clients grow AI-Driven Finance Use AI tools such as Claude as a core part of modeling, scenario analysis, and reportingQA AI-generated work with a critical eye, catching errors before they reach a client, board, or investorBuild dashboards and analysis with modern tools such as SQL and BI platforms, and help the firm refine AI-driven methods across engagements Firm Growth & Client Development Partner with the Managing Partner on new business, including prospect meetings, engagement scoping, and proposalsApply and help evolve the firm's methods, playbooks, and client approachBuild trusted, long-term relationships with founders that lead to lasting engagements and referrals Required Qualifications 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including a VP of Finance, VP of FP&A, Head of Finance, or CFO-level role (interim CFO counts) at a venture-backed companyExperience as an early or first finance hire at a startup, helping the business scale significantly in revenue and headcountDirect experience leading finance at companies between Series A and Series C, from early revenue through significant revenue scaleBackground in SaaS, technology, consumer subscription, AI-integrated companies, or health tech; hardware companies with a strong software or data component (such as wearables or connected devices) are a great fitProven results improving unit economics, pricing, or gross margins, with measurable business impactHands-on fundraising experience, including leading financial diligence and participating in board meetingsAI-native working style, with demonstrated use of leading AI tools for modeling and analysis, plus SQL or BI tools for self-service reportingStrategic finance orientation, with strength in modeling, forecasting, and decision support rather than a primarily accounting or controller focusOperator mindset and executive presence, with the ability to communicate complex financial outcomes clearly to founders, boards, and investorsConsistent track record of meaningful tenure, with clear context for any shorter roles Preferred Qualifications Consulting, advisory, or fractional finance experience, including managing multiple client engagements at once and genuinely enjoying client-facing workExperience at a strategic or outsourced finance firm, with a strong understanding of engagement deliveryExperience building and leading finance teams across FP&A, accounting, operations, and business systemsExperience with M&A integration, multi-brand or portfolio reporting, or turnaround situationsEarly-career foundation in corporate FP&A at a large technology companyFounder or co-founder experience, or experience in a CFO/COO hybrid roleBachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA a plus #IND2