VP, Finance
About The Position
Talos is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead its global finance organization as the company scales into a mature, global enterprise. The role reports to the COO, has a direct line into the CEO and Board, and is suited to a proven VP or Head of Finance & Accounting ready to take the next step at an established, high-growth startup. This is a hands-on builder and player-coach role. The VP of Finance will design reporting, systems, controls, and operating cadence while setting strategy and also building financial models, preparing Board materials, and improving processes. The role requires comfort in a technical, founder-led environment where priorities move quickly and leaders build while executing. The position leads a finance team of six plus outsourced partners.
Requirements
- 10+ years in finance, including 3+ years leading a global finance and accounting function as VP, Head of Finance, or CFO.
- Experience in high-growth, founder-led technology companies.
- Strong enterprise SaaS fluency, including ARR, NDR, cohort retention, and pricing, and knowledge of capital markets or trading technology.
- Superior FP&A and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business guidance.
- Solid technical accounting grounding, including revenue recognition, multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation, and Big 4 audit management.
- International experience across the US and Europe, ideally APAC, including cross-border tax and treasury.
- Track record modernizing finance operations through systems, automation, or AI.
- Hands-on approach, comfort with ambiguity, and credibility with founders, investors, and technical leaders.
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, New York City.
Nice To Haves
- Digital asset experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and COO to turn operational performance and market dynamics into a long-range financial plan.
- Upgrade executive and Board reporting to provide clear visibility into weekly, monthly, and quarterly drivers.
- Own FP&A, including forecasting, budgeting, unit economics, and scenario modeling across SaaS, data services, and trading volumes.
- Communicate strategy and growth metrics to leadership, the Board, investors, and auditors.
- Assess and modernize finance systems and core workflows, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, and cash management, using AI and automation.
- Optimize working capital and revenue recognition across complex, multi-tiered enterprise contracts.
- Oversee global accounting, tax, and statutory reporting under US GAAP and IFRS across US, UK, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and offshore entities.
- Manage auditor, tax advisor, and regulator relationships; build scalable controls, transfer pricing, and governance.
- Support capital allocation, fundraising, and M&A.
- Lead and grow a finance team of six plus outsourced partners, fostering a meritocratic, low-ego, results-driven culture.
Benefits
- Retirement plan contributions.
- Unlimited vacation and a PTO bonus: employees who take 15 vacation days, including 5 consecutive days, receive a $2,000 USD bonus.
- Yearly discretionary cash bonus.
- Employee stock options plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave for 20 weeks after 1 year of service.
- Global offsites and team outings.
- One-time stipend toward at-home office setup.
- Monthly $50 wellness credit for items such as gym memberships, ski passes, and workout classes.
- $25 USD lunch credit for days in-office.
- Donation matching up to $100 USD annually.
- In-office perks including catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
