VP of Finance
About The Position
Wesper is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the company’s next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive-team member will drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term planning while supporting day-to-day finance operations in a fast-paced, growing startup. The role serves as a thought partner to leadership, directs financial targets, and leads modeling, forecasting, and financial operations. It also works with the executive team to provide timely financial information, insights, and recommendations that support growth and expansion. This role calls for a pragmatic finance leader experienced in scaling companies, financial planning, investor relations, and building scalable systems. The position leads core financial functions, supports strategic decisions across the business, develops the finance team, and scales financial operations. It is fully remote within the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience leading financial organizations from $5M to $20M+ in annual revenue.
- A successful track record of raising capital, driving revenue growth, and managing investor relationships.
- Deep experience across FP&A, cash management, tax planning, treasury, compliance, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing hardware and service cost of goods sold (COGS) and profit margins.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and a hands-on approach to building and executing financial strategies that support business goals.
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing finance teams in a collaborative, down-to-earth way.
- Ability to engage clearly and credibly with executives, investors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Passion for continuous improvement, technology-driven solutions, and evolving business models.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CPA.
- Background in wearables, medical devices, or sleep-related technologies.
- Experience working in regulated industries.
- MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and accurate, compliant financial reporting.
- Oversee cash flow, capital strategy, and investment decisions to maintain financial health and support growth initiatives.
- Partner with executive leadership and investors, providing actionable insights and clear communication aligned with company goals.
- Ensure compliance and financial rigor, including tax planning, audit readiness, and adherence to accounting standards.
- Build and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Streamline and scale financial operations through automation, operational efficiency, and best-in-class processes.
- Mitigate financial risk and help guide strategic decisions, including M&A, international expansion, and innovation initiatives.
- Drive automation and scalable financial systems.
- Oversee vendor payments, payroll, and employee benefits.
- Define and streamline the company’s expense policy and related processes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $200,000–$230,000, plus equity and performance bonus.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Equity in a high-growth, mission-driven startup.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities and support for personal growth.
- Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
- Referral bonuses for helping grow the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
