VP Finance and HR

Salvo Health•Tampa, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Salvo Health is seeking a VP Finance to lead and elevate financial operations as the company scales following its Series A. This fully remote role may be based anywhere in the United States and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The VP Finance owns financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis; manages and mentors the existing Finance and HR Manager; and serves as a strategic and analytical partner to the CEO on fundraising and partner-facing financial matters. Within the first 90 days, the role is expected to assess financial controls, refine the existing 18-month cash-flow forecast, and establish a streamlined variance-analysis reporting cadence for the executive team. The role leads financial planning and modeling, routine finance operations, fundraising and board support, commercial analysis for virtual specialty care, cash and resource strategy, financial controls, and the financial aspects of HR operations. It also oversees headcount planning, payroll execution, employment tax compliance, benefits funding, and coordination with the Finance and HR Manager and Recruiter. The position offers ownership and strategic scope in a venture-backed health care company.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive finance experience, including experience as a VP of Finance or similar senior finance leader; startup experience is preferred.
Experience working with virtual health care delivery or tech-enabled services companies.
Demonstrated experience building financial models, projections, and variance analyses in a fast-growing environment.
Experience managing or mentoring finance staff, such as a Controller or bookkeeper.
Direct experience supporting fundraising processes, such as Series A or Series B diligence and investor reporting.
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience with QuickBooks or a similar accounting system.
Ability to work autonomously in a full-time remote capacity.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate financial detail into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive financial and cap-table information.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be based and work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a venture-backed startup.
Experience with enterprise ERP migration.
Personal passion for health and wellness topics.

Responsibilities

Own and refine financial projection models for revenue, headcount, and cash flow, and guide the strategic roadmap toward cash-flow break-even after the Series A.
Manage and mentor the existing Finance and HR Manager and Recruiter, and ensure smooth day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
Partner with the CEO and COO on venture fundraising, data-room preparation, cap-table scenario modeling, and presentation of performance metrics to the board.
Develop payer- and partner-facing financial models analyzing unit economics and contract structures for specialty virtual care services.
Advise leadership on cash management, banking relationships, and budget allocation across clinical and operational departments.
Oversee accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting and maintain appropriate internal controls, including variance and scenario analyses.
Oversee the financial aspects of HR operations, including compensation banding, annual benefits renewal negotiations, and payroll compliance.
Partner with the Finance and HR Manager to model headcount costs, track employee acquisition spending, and align the HR technology stack with the operating budget.
Determine staffing projections and work with the Recruiter to ensure adequate staffing.
Serve as the executive escalation point for payroll execution, state-level employment tax compliance, and benefit program funding for a remote workforce.
During the first 90 days, assess financial controls, refine the existing 18-month cash-flow forecast, and establish a variance-analysis reporting cadence for the executive team.