VP of Finance

Propeller Industries • New York, NY

8d • Remote

About The Position

Propeller Industries is hiring a VP of Finance to serve as the analytical engine and a leader within its finance teams. Working alongside a Propeller CFO across a portfolio of 20–30 venture- and growth-stage clients, the VP of Finance owns financial models, budgets, rolling forecasts, KPI reporting, and board and investor materials. The role also involves leading finance professionals, supporting the growth of Propeller’s client base, and using AI-enabled tools to streamline finance work while verifying outputs.

The VP of Finance leads planning and analysis, builds AI-enabled reporting, partners with CFOs and founders, and develops the team and client portfolio. The position manages 3–5 direct reports and a $1–3M book of business. It is remote, with in-person meetings as needed, and reports to the Client Services CFO.

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; conversant with outside investors and comfortable with board calls and investor presentations; able to advise on term sheets and acquisition deals.
• Strong understanding of early-stage growth dynamics and critical thinking skills to support strategic management decisions.
• Track record of building, leading, and developing finance teams, including managing direct reports.
• Ability to articulate a value proposition to prospective clients, pitch, and close new business.
• Demonstrated AI fluency, including current use of AI in finance workflows and the ability to explain how it changes work output.
• Executive presence, high emotional intelligence, clear communication, and the ability to turn complex analysis into simple, actionable recommendations.
• Highly organized, with a desire to teach others.
• BA in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Understanding of venture- and growth-stage economics, including burn, runway, unit economics, and metrics investors underwrite at each round.
• Deep expertise in at least one of the following: E-commerce/DTC (CAC, LTV, contribution margin, channel economics); CPG (trade spend, retailer margins, inventory, COGS); or Technology (SaaS metrics, ARR, net revenue retention, revenue recognition).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models covering cash flow, headcount, revenue, pricing, and budgets, with support from the finance team.
• Own annual budgeting, monthly rolling forecasts, and reforecasts.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for strategic planning and key business decisions.
• Support capital raises and acquisitions through 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 every output.
• 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 connect clients with resources.
• 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 $1–3M book of business.

Benefits

• Salary range of $190,000–$220,000 plus bonus.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• HSA contribution.
• Paid family leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Remote work.
• Professional growth support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior