VP, Strategic Finance & FP&A

Achieve•Las Vegas, NV

1d•$275,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Achieve is seeking a builder-operator to serve as VP, Strategic Finance & FP&A. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this leader will own how Achieve plans, measures, and makes decisions—translating strategy into plans, plans into forecasts, and results into decisions. The role partners with the senior leadership team and Capital Markets to connect operating performance with funding and enterprise value. The VP owns enterprise and business-unit planning and performance management, including driver-based forecasting, monthly business reviews, and improvements to planning, modeling, and reporting systems. The role leads strategic finance and value-creation work, including growth initiatives, M&A and partnership evaluation, product unit economics, and scenario analysis. It also serves as a primary source for performance reporting to the board, lenders, and investors; partners on funding, liquidity, and treasury; and builds and mentors the FP&A and strategic finance team while establishing cross-functional operating rhythms and model governance. The position is offered with hybrid options in the San Francisco and Phoenix metro markets, and remote hiring in selected locations throughout PST, MST, and CST. The stated salary range is $275,000 to $300,000, plus bonus and benefits.

Requirements

10 or more years of senior experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.
At least 4 years of experience leading teams.
Experience in scaled fintech, consumer lending, or financial services involving lending, payments, or similar, with command of consumer credit economics.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency with Excel or Sheets.
Fluency with SQL and business intelligence tools.
Working knowledge of GAAP as it affects forecasting, including CECL, fair value, and gain-on-sale.
Executive presence and a track record of communicating with senior executives, boards, and investors.
Ability to influence internal operators and external partners.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and build structure where none exists.
Demonstrated ability to build trust, set priorities, make decisions with incomplete information, and hold teams accountable for results.
Ability to develop talent, establish succession plans, maintain external relationships, and connect functional financial drivers to strategy and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, or CPA.
Familiarity with capital markets, warehouse, and securitization structures and how they shape financial planning.

Responsibilities

Own the planning and performance cycle for Achieve and its business units, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and results tell a consistent story.
Lead driver-based forecasting across volume, unit economics, credit, funding costs, and operating leverage.
Run monthly business reviews with variance narratives and modernize planning, modeling, and reporting systems to maintain data quality and a single source of truth.
Translate strategy into funded, measurable initiatives and provide analysis for key growth decisions.
Own strategic initiatives end to end; frame growth pathways for leadership and the board; evaluate M&A, partnerships, and product unit economics; and perform scenario and stress testing with Capital Markets.
Prepare board materials, KPI frameworks, and executive dashboards, and report performance to the board, lenders, and investors.
Manage covenant tracking across debt facilities and support audit and 409A valuation processes.
Partner with Capital Markets and Accounting on funding and capital items, including loan sales, ABS transactions, and liquidity planning.
Direct day-to-day treasury operations, including cash management and warehouse line planning.
Build, lead, and mentor FP&A and strategic finance talent and establish operating rhythms that align strategy and execution.
Collaborate across functions to hold teams accountable for ROI and budgets, partner with Accounting on close and financial views, and establish model governance standards.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options.
Competitive vacation and sick time off, plus dedicated volunteer days.
Wellness support through an Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and fitness discounts.
Up to $5,250 reimbursement for eligible education expenses.
Pet care discounts.
Financial support through the Achieve Care Fund.
Six employee resource groups and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Salary range of $275,000 to $300,000, plus bonus and benefits.
Hybrid and remote work opportunities.