Head of Finance

Wispr Flow•San Francisco, CA

15h

About The Position

Wispr Flow is a rapidly growing company focused on revolutionizing human-computer interaction through voice dictation and native actions. We have experienced significant revenue growth and have raised substantial funding. We are seeking our first Head of Finance to build and manage the financial infrastructure to support and accelerate our growth. This role reports directly to the CEO and will be responsible for establishing the financial engine, from financial modeling to fundraising and building a finance function from the ground up. The decisions made in the first year will be critical for the company's long-term scaling.

Requirements

Experience building the finance function at a company that scaled from Series A/B through rapid growth.
Proven ability to build financial functions from scratch.
Ability to operate at high speed, building board-ready models quickly and making decisions with imperfect information.
Experience acting as a strategic partner to founders and executive teams, challenging assumptions and providing clarity on decisions.
Willingness to toggle between high-level strategy and detailed execution, including month-end close.
Experience building teams and systems to scale a finance function.

Responsibilities

Build and own the financial model for strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting, including revenue forecasting, hiring plans, runway scenarios, GTM efficiency, and unit economics.
Establish operating discipline to scale through multiple funding rounds (Series B, C, D) and towards an IPO.
Partner with the executive team on budget allocation, growth investments, and strategic decisions.
Lead growth funding rounds (Series B+) in partnership with the CEO.
Own the long-range financial model, capital strategy, and investor narrative for fundraising.
Lead diligence, investor Q&A, and board-level financial communications.
Manage overall cash deposits, investments, and credit facilities.
Shape the financial architecture for revenue and monetization strategy, including pricing, contract structures, and deal economics, as the company transitions to enterprise sales.
Own revenue recognition and ensure practices are clean, defensible, and scalable.
Establish audit-ready financials by 2027 by building internal controls, documentation, and reporting infrastructure.
Manage external accountants and oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly close.
Own tax strategy, including filings, R&D credits, and international tax obligations.