VP of Finance

Propeller Industries•New York, NY

8h•$190,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

Propeller Industries is hiring a VP of Finance to serve as the analytical engine and a leader within its fractional finance teams. The role partners with the Client Services CFO across a portfolio of 20–30 venture- and growth-stage clients, owning financial models, budgets, rolling forecasts, KPI reporting, and board and investor materials. The VP of Finance works with CFOs and founders to turn strategic direction into plans, reporting, and decision-support materials, while also leading finance professionals and contributing to the growth of Propeller’s client base. The work is expected to be AI-first, using AI and PropellerOS to streamline finance workflows while verifying every output. The role combines financial planning and analysis, AI-enabled reporting and process development, CFO partnership, client engagement, team leadership, and business development. It is remote in the US, with in-person meetings as needed, and reports to the Client Services CFO. The position manages a portfolio of 20–30 clients and a book of business of $1–3 million, and leads 3–5 direct reports. The role is intended for a seasoned finance professional with deep FP&A experience at venture-backed or high-growth companies, advanced accounting and FP&A expertise, fundraising and board experience, and demonstrated ability to lead teams, advise clients, and close new business. A BA in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required. Salary range is $190,000–$220,000 plus bonus, benefits, and 401(k) match.

Requirements

15+ years in finance-focused roles, with deep FP&A experience at venture-backed or high-growth companies.
Advanced expertise in both accounting and FP&A, including sophisticated monthly closes.
Firsthand fundraising experience; familiarity with outside investors; comfort with board calls and investor presentations; and ability to advise on term sheets and acquisition deals.
Strong understanding of early-stage growth dynamics and the critical thinking needed to support strategic decisions.
Track record of building, leading, and developing finance teams, including managing direct reports.
Proven ability to articulate a value proposition to prospective clients, pitch, and close new business.
Demonstrated AI fluency, including current use of AI in personal finance workflows and ability to explain how it changes work output.
Executive presence and high EQ; clear communication that distills complex analysis into simple, actionable recommendations; strong organization; and desire to teach others.
BA in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Understanding of venture- and growth-stage economics, including burn and runway, unit economics, and metrics investors underwrite at each round.
Deep expertise in at least one of the following: E-commerce/DTC, including CAC, LTV, contribution margin, and channel economics; CPG, including trade spend, retailer margins, inventory, and COGS; or Technology, including SaaS metrics, ARR, net revenue retention, and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models covering cash flow, headcount, revenue, pricing, and budgets, with support from the finance team.
Own annual budgets, monthly rolling forecasts, and reforecasts for client engagements.
Provide ad-hoc analysis to support strategic planning and key business decisions.
Support the CFO on capital raises and acquisitions, including investor decks, data rooms, diligence, deal analysis, and guidance on equity and debt term sheets.
Assess changes in clients’ markets and industries and translate their impact into financial plans.
Create KPI dashboards and automated scorecards to guide business decisions.
Use AI and PropellerOS to accelerate modeling, reporting, and deck production, and verify the outputs.
Codify effective methods into best practices and resources for the practice.
Prepare board presentations and attend Board of Directors meetings alongside the CFO.
Advise founders on strategic planning, capital strategy, and acquisition deals, and manage client expectations.
Manage and prioritize multiple client workstreams and ad-hoc requests.
Use professional networks to bring resources to clients.
Lead, coach, and develop 3–5 direct reports, and mentor team members in accounting and FP&A.
Delegate work appropriately so Directors, managers, and analysts collaborate to deliver high-quality service.
Partner with Business Development to pitch prospective clients, articulate Propeller’s value, and close new engagements.
Expand within existing accounts and manage a book of business of $1–3M.