VP of Finance

Care.com•Dallas, TX

21d•$250,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Care.com is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the financial strategy and operations across the company. This executive will own financial strategy, spanning Consumer (Care Core), Enterprise, and Central functions and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and business unit General Managers. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in a consumer-facing marketplace or platform business, the executive presence to influence at the highest levels, and a track record of building high-performing finance organizations, leveraging AI and modern financial tools to drive smarter, faster decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a VP-level or enterprise-scope leadership role
Proven experience in a consumer-facing business — marketplace or platform company experience required
Demonstrated success building, developing, and leading high-performing finance teams
Exceptional financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development skills
Strong command of consumer/marketplace economics: LTV, CAC, take rate, cohort analysis, and unit economics
Familiarity with AI-powered financial tools and a demonstrated ability to lead teams through technology-driven process improvement
Ability to operate as both strategic advisor and hands-on operator — goes deep without losing sight of the big picture
Proven track record of building cross-functional alignment across Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Nice To Haves

Background in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or high-growth corporate FP&A
Experience partnering with a board or parent company (public company or PE-backed environment)
Comfort with ambiguity and experience thriving in fast-paced, evolving organizations
MBA or advanced degree

Responsibilities

Own financial strategy, P&L oversight, and long-range planning across all business units
Drive cohesive forecasting, budgeting, and capital allocation enterprise-wide
Serve as the primary financial advisor to the CEO, CFO, and GM of each business unit
Leverage AI-driven analytics and financial data to deliver insights that shape product, pricing, and go-to-market decisions
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing finance organization across FP&A, business finance, and strategic finance
Build team capabilities to scale with the business; cultivate a culture of rigor, curiosity, and accountability
Oversee revenue performance, unit economics, and margin optimization across all lines of business
Lead pricing strategy and monetization initiatives in close collaboration with Product, Marketing, and Operations
Drive efficiency and accuracy in planning cycles through automation and AI-enabled forecasting tools
Lead the annual operating plan, multi-year financial model, and quarterly forecasting cycles
Define and own the enterprise-wide metrics framework
Use AI-powered reporting and forecasting tools to give leadership real-time visibility into business health and early risk signals
Ensure financial reporting and narratives are board-ready and aligned with investor expectations
Partner with the CFO on investor relations materials and strategic communications
Identify and proactively communicate financial and operational risks across the enterprise
Develop frameworks and controls that support disciplined, long-term value creation