Vice President Finance Jobs

The role of a Vice President (VP) of Finance and Accounts is a senior executive position responsible for overseeing the financial operations and accounting functions of an organization. This role involves strategic financial planning, financial management, risk management, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Heres a detailed job profile:Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy and PlanningDevelop and implement the organizations financial strategy to support business growth and profitability.Work closely with the CEO and other senior executives to develop and execute strategic plans and financial forecasts.Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.Financial ManagementOversee the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analysis to provide insights into the organizations financial performance.Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital resources to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.Optimize the company's capital structure and manage relationships with banks, investors, and other financial stakeholders.Accounting and ComplianceEnsure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).Oversee internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial records.Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and manage tax planning and compliance.Risk ManagementIdentify, assess, and manage financial risks, including currency exchange, credit, interest rates, and liquidity risks.Develop and implement risk management policies and strategies to mitigate financial risks.Team Leadership and DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the finance department.

Provide visibility into revenue forecasting, pipeline, variance, budgeting, etc.Calculate KPIs like MRR growth, expansion, churn, LTV, CAC, etc.Enterprise sales support with legal agreement reviews and closures by working with external legal counselsBuild economic models to support new market expansionDesign measures to monitor sales efficiency, targets and compensationBudgeting and planning the entire P&L, preparing board presentationsPutting financial controls and processes across the boardBachelors or masters degree in business management, business administration, finance, economics, statistics or related fields13 to 16 years of experience in helping or leading accounting professionals, working with auditors and investor representatives in IT consulting, investment banking or SaaS organizationsAdvanced skill-set for driving ERP implementations, CRM maintenance, transfer pricing exercises, statutory and tax audits (including hold on GAAP and IFRS)Proficient in Excel and data visualization/analytics tools Solid know-how of Enterprise SaaS products, KPIs and business modelAbility to multi task at a high degree with passion, strong initiatives and positive attitudeExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and make formal presentations in client and investor meetingsConfident and dynamic working persona, which can bring fun to the team, and sense of humor, is a plusStrong organizational skills, working with multiple stakeholders/team members, judgment and decision-making skills, and the ability to work under continual deadline pressure