VP, Finance

Spark Advisors•New York, NY

7h•$260,000 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Spark is hiring a VP, Finance to lead financial planning, reporting, and strategy across the organization. This is a senior leadership role that will own the corporate financial model, build and manage a finance team, and serve as a key voice in board and investor conversations. You'll report into the COO and partner closely with the leadership team to drive rigorous financial decision-making as we scale. We're looking for someone who sets a high bar, builds infrastructure where it doesn't exist, and moves fluidly between strategy and execution. The ideal candidate communicates complex financial information clearly, influences decisions at the leadership level, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or private equity
At least 2-3 years in a senior finance leadership role, with direct people management experience
Proven track record owning a full corporate financial model end-to-end
Experience preparing and presenting to boards, investors, or executive leadership
Solid grounding in accounting fundamentals; experience managing external accountants or auditors
Deep analytical and modeling skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills, able to synthesize complex data into clear narratives and recommendations
Self-starter with an ownership mentality and ability to thrive in a high-growth, resource-constrained environment

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with experience at a growth-stage company (Series A–C or equivalent)
Healthcare experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Own the company's forecast and budget model, including corporate P&L, revenue drivers, and cash flow
Lead monthly finance reviews with the leadership team, with clear variance analysis and forward-looking commentary
Build and maintain dashboards and scorecards to track KPIs for the Board and executive team
Oversee day-to-day accounting workflows in partnership with our third-party accounting firm
Drive the transition from cash to accrual accounting and improve our monthly close process
Establish financial controls and prepare the organization for a full audit readiness posture
Track and report on key business metrics including NRPA, NEVR, gross margins, and CAC/sales efficiency
Partner with leadership on strategic analyses, investment decisions, and scenario planning
Support board and investor reporting, including preparation of materials and in-meeting presentation
Partner with functional leaders to build bottoms-up budgets tied to operational KPIs
Deliver monthly Budget vs. Actual reporting and flag outlier spend by function
Hire, manage, and develop a small finance team over time