VP of Finance & Operations
About the Role
The VP of Finance & Operations is a key leadership position based in Austin, TX, who will own and actively manage the startup's finance and operations teams. Core responsibilities include leading financial planning & forecasting, participating in Board meetings, preparing financial reports, managing financial tools and systems, ensuring compliance, and managing the company's operational functions as the team grows.
About Our Client
Roosevelt Talent is working with a high-growth Demand Response Software company that is transforming how energy end-users interact with the power grid. Based fully out of Austin, TX, their software platform acts as the connective tissue between consumer and commercial energy assets and power utilities, using cloud-based commands to optimize energy usage for grid-friendly, low-carbon hours, while delivering cost savings to customers. The company is well funded and scaling rapidly.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or audit
- Previous operational or startup experience, either full-time or through an internship/externship
- Previous accounting experience, ideally at a Big 4 firm
- Strong financial modeling acumen with demonstrated experience structuring, building, and maintaining complex models to support strategic business needs
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive alignment across investors and key partners
- Operational experience working at a startup or high-growth business, with exposure to at least one function beyond finance
- Comfortable presenting to, collaborating with, and influencing C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
- Experience in carbon-credit markets, including Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Benefits
- A competitive salary and bonus, with total cash compensation of $250,000 - $300,000 per year depending on experience
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and unlimited PTO
- The opportunity to shape the company’s business and operational foundation from the ground up
- A clear path into executive leadership provided demonstrated and consistent strong performance
Note: The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.