Head of Finance

Vital Lyfe•Los Angeles, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation — creating a new category of personal water-making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t. Mission Build and lead a strategic finance function that enables disciplined growth, supports capital formation, and establishes scalable financial infrastructure. This role is pivotal in preparing the company for its next capital raise while ensuring operational rigor across accounting, cash management, and financial planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
4+ years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to venture backed startups or high growth environments
Demonstrated experience supporting capital raises and investor diligence
Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to translate strategy into actionable forecasts
Experience building or rebuilding finance infrastructure in early stage companies

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls; CPA is a plus
Experience managing outsourced accounting or bookkeeping partners
Ability to operate independently in a lean, fast moving environment
Strong analytical rigor paired with clear executive communication skills
Industry experience in hardware, water technology, manufacturing, or regulated environments

Responsibilities

Lead capital strategy, including advising the CEO on optimal raise size, runway targets, and capital structure
Build and maintain integrated financial models covering revenue, burn, hiring plans, unit economics, and capital expenditures
Develop scenario analyses to guide fundraising, growth pacing, and risk management decisions
Support investor engagement, including preparation of financial materials, data rooms, and diligence responses
Design and implement scalable accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with strong internal controls
Own the monthly close process and ensure accurate, GAAP compliant financial reporting
Oversee outsourced bookkeeping and external accounting partners while retaining full accountability for output
Establish financial policies, approval workflows, and cash management procedures
Build and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and KPI dashboards for executive decision making
Partner with operations, engineering, and commercial teams to improve margins, pricing strategy, and cost structure
Identify and remove operational bottlenecks across financial workflows to improve visibility and efficiency
Create repeatable financial playbooks and reporting structures that support institutional investment readiness