Head of Finance

allwhere•New York, NY

About The Position

Allwhere simplifies and streamlines employee equipment management, enabling companies to efficiently handle device refreshes, retrieval, and onboarding at scale. We are rapidly growing and seeking a strategic, execution-focused Head of Finance to fuel our next phase of expansion. We are looking for a proven financial leader with experience in high-growth, working capital-heavy, logistics-heavy, and international businesses. The ideal candidate has successfully led financial operations, built scalable financial infrastructure, and driven capital efficiency in fast-growing organizations. You will partner closely with the COO to optimize financial performance, manage cash flow, and strengthen our financial foundation while ensuring rigor and compliance. This is the most senior finance role at allwhere, with full ownership of the finance function and accountability for all financial strategy, operations, and execution company-wide. While this role formally reports to the COO, it operates in close partnership with the CEO and serves as a primary financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.

Requirements

You have served as the most senior finance leader at your organization, owning the full finance function and acting as the primary financial partner to the executive team and board/investors.
Proven experience leading Finance at a high-growth company with meaningful scale (eg, substantial topline/gross revenue, as well as net revenue), ideally in logistics, procurement, e-commerce, or marketplace environments, and a proven track record of driving at least 1.5x-2x growth, ideally greater.
Experience managing financial operations for inventory-intensive businesses, particularly where inventory and fulfillment are core to the operating model.
Experience managing global financial operations (multi-entity, multi-currency).
Experience supporting fundraising processes (e.g., Series B/C), including financial modeling, due diligence, and investor materials.
Deep expertise in cash flow optimization, credit line management, vendor credit term structuring, and working capital strategies.
Experience designing and managing comprehensive credit management systems, including vendor and customer credit policies, risk assessments, and payment term optimization.
Strong track record of cost structure management, vendor negotiations, and logistics cost optimization.
Skilled in financial modeling, FP&A, and capital allocation.
Builder mentality – able to create systems from scratch while optimizing for scale.
Experience leading finance teams as well as cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead the full finance function, spanning front-end and back-office operations, and excelling in both operational and strategic finance.

Responsibilities

Partner with the COO and CEO to drive allwhere’s financial strategy and oversee cash flow management to enable profitable growth.
Partner with the leadership team to refine our long-term financial vision, ensuring sustainable scalability.
Prepare and deliver financial reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making, fundraising, and investor communications.
Support investor relations and fundraising activities, including financial modeling, diligence preparation, and investor materials for Series B and Series C financings.
Partner with leadership to refine allwhere’s business model and identify opportunities to improve unit economics and margin performance.
Optimize working capital management, balancing cash flow with business growth.
Establish, negotiate, and manage credit terms and credit policies with vendors and partners to support growth while maintaining strong liquidity discipline.
Develop and oversee credit risk assessment frameworks to ensure financial stability and minimize exposure.
Develop strategies to manage credit lines and payment terms to support expansion while minimizing financial risk.
Implement efficient accounts receivable and payable processes to improve cash flow predictability.
Continuously forecast and manage cash flow across all entities to ensure proactive liquidity planning and operational agility.
Manage and optimize cost structures across our procurement vendor network, 3PL partners, shipping, and logistics.
Establish and maintain vendor credit arrangements that balance favorable payment terms with healthy working capital practices.
Lead cost analysis and partner with operations and procurement to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and partners, ensuring cost efficiency as we scale.
Implement financial processes to track, analyze, and optimize vendor spend and operational costs.
Ensure financial compliance across multiple jurisdictions, navigating tax, regulatory, and foreign exchange complexities.
Support optimization of global entity structures for operational efficiency and compliance in collaboration with external advisors.
Scale treasury and payment operations to support international business growth.
Lead the finance and accounting team, aligning financial operations with business goals and fostering team development and growth.
Strengthen internal financial controls, risk management, and reporting accuracy.
Partner with operations and product to automate financial workflows and improve efficiency.