Vice President Finance

August 23

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Mechanical Orchard

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Mechanical Orchard combines software development and managed cloud operations in one offering.

Software Development and Cloud Ops

11 - 50

💰 $2M Seed Round on 2022-10

Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies supporting the company’s overall business objectives and growth plans. • Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, COO, and executive team to allow for informed and rapid strategic decision-making. • Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes beginning with the annual plan. Ownership of financial projections and valuation models. • Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, tax, payroll, and financial reporting. • Demonstrate strong financial stewardship. Direct resource allocation, monitor company expenditures and help review and negotiate customer and vendor agreements. • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Lead the company in the definition and reporting on key company operational metrics. • Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial systems, implementing processes, frameworks and systems that allow for timely and accurate data capture and utilization across the business to make better decisions. • Select and work with an external audit firm on tax and compliance matters. Set accounting policy. • Build and mentor the Finance and Accounting team through a strong hiring process and the implementation of systems, processes, internal controls, and policies. • Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities for the company, including market, credit, and operational risks. • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including international requirements. • Oversee insurance coverage and manage relationships with insurance providers. • Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement that provides mentorship and development opportunities to finance team members. • Ability to collaborate with other executives particularly when discussing opposing viewpoints. • Coordinate across cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred. • Minimum ten years progressive financial leadership experience, with a minimum five years in a senior finance leadership role. • Proven track record of success in a high-growth technology startup or similar environment, preferably SaaS. • Experience implementing finance systems and processes across a global organization, including Big 4 audit partner selection and initiation of annual audits. • Deep understanding of corporate financial management, including financial planning, analysis, and reporting. • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences. • Experience in investor relations, and managing relationships with external stakeholders. • Strong leadership and team-building skills, including a proven track record of hiring top talent and growing them into senior positions with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. • Strong knowledge of AI and mainframe modernization technologies and market trends. • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity options • Comprehensive benefits • Matching 401k