VP, Finance & Strategy

Summary

Join dbt Labs as VP, Finance & Strategy and lead the company's financial planning, forecasting, and strategic finance functions as we scale towards $250M ARR and prepare for a potential IPO. You will be a key thought partner to the CFO, CEO, and executive team, driving financial rigor and business insight. This is a mission-critical leadership position requiring seasoned VP-level experience in high-growth SaaS companies. You will build and mentor a world-class finance and strategy team, ensuring operational and financial excellence, and developing an IPO-readiness roadmap. The role involves collaborating with various leaders to optimize business strategies and drive financial automation. dbt Labs offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Ability to roll-up your sleeves and dive into the weeds; comfortable operating at both 30,000 feet and ground level—willing to lead from the front and get into the details when necessary
• Significant experience in high-growth SaaS companies, ideally at or beyond the $500M ARR stage, with direct exposure to IPO processes or public company operations
• Exceptional financial modeling, scenario planning, and forecasting expertise, with a command of SaaS metrics and KPIs
• Proven leadership track record in building and scaling FP&A and Strategic Finance functions, coupled with operational rigor and people-first management skills
• A strategic operator who can balance big-picture thinking with strong execution
• History of influencing executive teams and Boards, with sound judgment and the ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights
• Deep understanding of enterprise software go-to-market strategies, customer acquisition models, and SaaS unit economics
• Experience with capital markets activities, including investor relations, equity raises, and IPO preparation
• Proficiency in financial systems and automation tools to enhance visibility, efficiency, and accuracy in reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead at Scale – Build and mentor a world-class finance and strategy team, capable of supporting a growing, global SaaS organization
• Drive Operational and Financial Excellence – Elevate financial forecasting, capital allocation, and scenario planning to ensure optimized decision-making across the business
• Deliver IPO Readiness – Develop and operationalize a roadmap for potential and future public company readiness, including financial controls, regulatory compliance, and investor relations support
• Act as a True Business Partner – Provide actionable insights and strategic counsel to the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team, influencing key business decisions and helping drive enterprise value creation
• Champion Automation and Systems – Streamline financial operations by leveraging best-in-class systems, analytics tools, and automation to scale efficiently
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CFO and CEO, helping shape company-wide strategy with data-driven insights
• Own long-range financial planning, ensuring alignment with company strategy, market dynamics, and investor expectations
• Build and develop a high-performing Finance & Strategy team, fostering a culture of accountability, development, and excellence
• Lead company-wide capital allocation strategy, focusing on capital efficiency and risk mitigation as the company scales
• Establish and execute the IPO-readiness roadmap, including the implementation of financial controls, regulatory readiness, and capital markets engagement
• Partner with Product, GTM, and Operations leaders to support pricing strategy, business model optimization, and unit economics
• Drive financial automation and continuous improvement across forecasting, reporting, and decision-support processes
• Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and executive leadership on critical financial and strategic matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Successfully led financial planning at a company that completed a successful IPO
• Expertise in business model optimization and pricing strategy within SaaS
• Experience guiding companies through multiple stages of growth and transformation
• A proven ability to influence board-level conversations and shape investor narratives

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
• 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Health & wellness stipend
• Flexible stipends for: Home office setup
• Learning and development
• Office space