VP of Finance

Teal Communications, Inc.•Kirkland, WA

20d•$200,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Teal Communications, Inc. is a high-growth technology company that builds cloud-native network software connecting Physical AI and IoT devices to data networks globally. The VP of Finance will build and lead a high-performing finance organization and take a hands-on role in corporate development through Series B and beyond. The role owns FP&A, accounting, fundraising, and finance operations, translating company strategy into plans, capital, and outcomes. It reports to the Chief Business Officer, works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, and has regular exposure to the Board of Directors. The VP of Finance will own Teal’s financial operating system end to end, including financial planning and modeling, accounting and compliance, fundraising and investor relations, capital strategy, treasury, board reporting, pricing and unit economics, equity administration, and finance systems and operations. The role will also lead preparation for Teal’s first full external financial audit and support the company’s continued growth and global expansion. The position is based in Kirkland, Washington. The company expects the role to work closely with the team at its Kirkland headquarters in person at least two days per week, with limited travel as needed. Total target compensation is $200,000–$300,000 annually, depending on experience, along with equity participation and comprehensive health benefits.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive finance experience.
Senior finance leadership experience at a venture-backed B2B technology company.
Technical depth in corporate finance, GAAP, SaaS and usage-based metrics, and the ability to navigate complex financial scenarios.
Proven experience leading venture financing rounds end to end, including diligence management and investor relationship building.
Ability to define high-level financial strategy while remaining hands-on with financial models, billing configurations, and contract reviews.
Experience preparing a company for and successfully leading it through a meaningful external audit, including working papers, technical accounting memos, and auditor management.
Experience building and managing a finance team, hiring ahead of scale, developing people, and balancing in-house and outsourced resources.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or MBA.
Experience taking a company through Series B to Series C or D.
Experience in networking, telecommunications, Physical AI, IoT, or eSIM markets.
Prior VP of Finance and/or CFO experience, or a clear path to a CFO seat.

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and scale the finance and accounting function, driving capital efficiency and long-term financial health.
Own the company’s operating model, annual budget, rolling forecast, planning, reporting, and scenario analysis.
Lead accounting with internal and outsourced accountants, including month-end close, GAAP reporting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and tax compliance.
Lead Teal through its first full external financial audit by establishing controls, documentation, working papers, and reporting cadence.
Partner with the CEO and CBO on fundraising; lead the operating model, data room, and management presentation, manage diligence, and own the financial narrative for investors.
Partner with Product, GTM, and Engineering on roadmaps, unit economics, and efficiency metrics that support new business and retention.
Evaluate and execute equity, venture debt, and non-dilutive capital options; support M&A diligence, valuation, modeling, and integration.
Own the finance technology stack, including ERP, billing, expense, equity, and BI systems, and scale procurement, contracting, and order-to-cash processes.
Own cash, burn, and runway forecasting; manage banking relationships, treasury policy, and debt covenant compliance.
Prepare monthly and quarterly board packages and partner with the CEO and CBO on board meetings, including audit committee formation as the company matures.
Partner with GTM on pricing, deal structure, and contract terms for usage-based connectivity revenue; own gross margin analysis, including carrier and network costs.
Oversee the cap table, 409A valuations, and equity administration; manage multi-entity, international tax, sales tax, and transfer-pricing considerations as the company expands globally.