VP of Finance

Summary

Join Redpanda as their Vice President of Finance, leading and scaling the Accounting and Strategic Finance functions. Partner with the CEO and leadership team to establish financial goals and implement strategies to achieve them. Drive monthly close and reporting processes, and collaborate with various teams to support business objectives. Lead potential M&A or fundraising activities, oversee treasury activities, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, and a proven track record in high-growth startup environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, financial consulting positions
• Proven track record in high-growth startup environments, with expertise in building and scaling finance functions from the ground up in rapidly evolving organizations
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to help set the company up for financial success
• Exceptional versatility in seamlessly navigating between high-level strategic vision and hands-on operational execution, ensuring both long-term objectives and immediate priorities are effectively addressed
• Skilled at communicating complex information, both verbally and in writing. Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels, key stakeholders, and with investors
• Creative, decisive, and action-oriented in their problem-solving approach
• Can inspire a culture of innovation, execution, collaboration, accountability, and positivity
• Expert in financial modeling to structure the business for optimal revenue goal achievement
• Strong consultative approach with the ability to provide constructive pushback
• Capable of shifting focus beyond established accounting and FP&A functions to drive strategic initiatives

Responsibilities

• Build, scale and lead the Accounting and Strategic Finance functions and develop a best in class team to drive accurate financial planning and reporting
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to set ambitious short and long term financial goals and objectives. Implement strategies to support and deliver on these goals
• Drive monthly close and reporting process; aid CEO to drive content for quarterly updates to the Board and processes
• Implement and optimize financial processes and systems to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with GTM, Product, Engineering and G&A teams to develop strategies to support business goals
• Lead future potential M&A or fundraising activity in addition to investor relations and investment decisions
• Oversee treasury activities and cash flow management
• Understand and be responsible for complying with relevant laws, regulations, and tax obligations. Partner with the legal and key stakeholders to develop tools for compliance and data accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

MBA and CFA/CPA preferred

Benefits

• U.S. base salary range for this role is $275,000 - $323,000 (CA, NY, WA) and $260,000 - $310,000 (other US locations). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. As a remote-first company, we strive to consider each candidate's job-related skills, location, experience, relevant education or training to determine individual base salary. Your talent partner will share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process
• 100% remote organization with team members around the globe