VP of Finance

Panoptyc • Char-Nor Manor, MD

64d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic VP of Finance to lead our finance and accounting function as we continue to scale. This individual will oversee all financial operations, drive forward-looking insights to inform decision-making, and help shape the company’s financial strategy for growth. The ideal candidate has previously served as a Controller, Director of Finance or VP of Finance, thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment, and brings both technical depth and operational excellence to the table.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, accounting, or audit, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Proven success as a Controller, Director of Finance, or VP of Finance, or equivalent in a start up or growth-stage company.
• Deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and best practices across financial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, cash flow, and forward-looking financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in debt or equity financing of early stage company.
• Active CPA certification and/or public accounting background (Big 4 or similar).
• Prior experience leading an ERP system change or implementation.
• Exposure to IPO readiness or public company reporting requirements.
• Experience in rapidly growing or scaling businesses (doubling or tripling revenue within a short period).
• Familiarity with Stripe, Avalara, and Ramp (or similar systems).
• Experience with EOS.
• A “builder” mindset — someone excited to help shape a scalable, best-in-class finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, and compliance.
• Lead and develop the finance team; foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and manage the company’s budget and cash flow, ensuring the organization operates efficiently and sustainably.
• Provide forward-looking financial analysis and metrics to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Own the timely and accurate delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Maintain, enforce, and continuously improve finance and accounting Standard Operating Procedures.
• Oversee A/R, A/P, full GL, inventory, cost accounting/accruals, revenue recognition, and workpapers.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and product teams to ensure financial processes align with business objectives.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local tax collection and filing requirements.
• Drive automation and efficiency across finance systems and workflows; collaborate on the transition to a new ERP system.
• Manage Human Resources Team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees