VP of Strategic Finance

Summary

Join Attivo Partners, a rapidly growing finance and accounting consulting firm, as their Vice President of Strategic Finance. This leadership role involves developing financial models, managing budgets, providing insights for investment opportunities, and ensuring financial strategies align with client goals. The VP will collaborate closely with the Attivo engagement team, CFOs, and client senior leadership. The position requires expert knowledge of data analysis, strong leadership and communication skills, and a minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, including 5 years as VP Finance or CFO. The ideal candidate will have experience in venture-backed, emerging growth companies and a strong financial modeling background. This remote, part-time position offers flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of data analysis, modeling, and forecasting methods
• Ability to strategize and problem solve
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong project management skills including an ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond quickly to a rapidly changing environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; MBA/CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership, including 5 years as VP Finance or CFO
• Minimum 5 years of experience in venture-backed, emerging growth companies
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Technology and SaaS based organizations
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology, or professional services environment
• Strong financial modeling background, including familiarity with FP&A platforms such as: Aleph, Causal, Runway, Mosaic
• Ability to inspire, manage, and develop a team
• Forward-thinking mindset with a focus on long-term objectives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders across the organization
• Strong ability to work with ambiguity, overcome hurdles and develop creative solutions
• Ability to earn the trust and respect of the CEO, Board of Directors and management team by establishing a collaborative relationship
• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments and industries
• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service to our clients
• High-level of integrity, sense of creativity, and good business judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, firm leadership, and peers; ability to effectively communicate with all levels within organizations and a variety of audiences with a range of accounting and finance knowledge
• Fast learner with high degree of curiosity
• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Attivo Partners
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early stage growth companies

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning
• Manage equity and debt financing process
• Develop and implement financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives
• Provide in-depth financial analysis, insights, and actionable recommendations to guide business decisions and drive growth
• Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and departments to ensure alignment between financial strategies and operational goals
• Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, translating complex financial data into clear insights that inform decision-making
• Provide cash analysis to understand cash runway and key drivers to ensure sufficient liquidity for the company’s operations and strategic initiatives
• Drive the dissemination of financial and business intelligence across the organization by working cross-functionally with key stakeholders
• Monitor and manage risks to safeguard the company’s financial health and operational stability
• Prepare and present financial performance reports, analyses, and forecasts to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors
• Lead or assist with special projects as assigned by the CEO or Board of Directors, (such as: COGS and Gross Margin analysis, expense allocation (i.e. cloud compute COGS vs OPEX), headcount scenario planning, compensation plans, GTM product pricing, complex contract review)
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
• Assist in business development, including identifying key opportunities for growth and potential risks

Preferred Qualifications

• Investment banking experience, preferred
• Location : Remote – Pacific Time Zone, preferred
• Hours: Flexible, Part-Time, ~20 hours per week

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members)
• Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k)
• 3 weeks PTO
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans
• Work-from-home allowance