About the position
The Vice President of Finance is a key member of Moda's senior leadership team, responsible for strategic planning, analysis, accounting operations, and financial management. They will lead a team of 8-10 to deliver internal finance activities and manage external partnerships and investor relationships. This hybrid position requires on-site presence one day per week. The primary responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, budgeting, accounting and compliance, and leadership. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least 10 years of experience in finance or accounting with 3 years in a leadership role, strong knowledge of GAAP, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and leverage a deep understanding of the key drivers of the various business levers to help drive strategic and operational initiatives as the business grows and scales
- Direct and oversee the finance team and all financial activities of the company
- Preparation of current financial reports
- Define and develop core finance, accounting, and risk management processes
- Provide rigorous financial planning, analysis, and advice to support the growth of the business
- Develop, own, and oversee all aspects of the company's financial planning and analysis, forecasting, accounting, strategic finance, and reporting, with a focus on strategic decision-making as well as tactical day-to-day delivery
- Lead financial planning and analysis to provide strategic decision support and recommendations to company leadership
- Manage budgeting and planning, cost management, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting; own the financial model across multiple products and product lines
- Work with managers to help them understand, develop, and monitor the company’s annual budget and monthly forecasts, which include establishing budget tools, setting timelines
- Collaborate with team leaders to strategize and define team budgets, hiring plans, and other key performance indicators in alignment to plan; prepare and report against approved budgets
- Generate financial models and forecasts; monitor core performance metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and communicate these across the business
- Own and lead the monthly accounting close and reporting process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Lead the preparation of all financial statements, financial reporting, and tax returns
- Manage all aspects of the annual audit, tax return preparation, indirect cost allocation plan, and other filings as needed
- Build financial and operational controls over ledgers, third-party custody providers, and other critical processes
- Set and own annual calendar of financial communication touch-points to enable informed decision-making and budget performance to plan across the company
- Hire, train, develop and retain skilled accounting and finance staff as needed
- Mentor, coach, and support the growth of the finance team
- Role model Moda Operandi's core values
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- CPA preferred
- Experience with Looker & Netsuite preferred
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits (day1)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance Benefit
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (Exempt & FT)
- Tuition Reimbursement