VP of Finance

Job Title: VP, Finance 

Employment Type:  Full-Time, Regular Hire 

Expected Hours:  approximately 40 hours per week 

FLSA Status:  Exempt, Salary 

Work Location:  Fully Remote (within the U.S.) 

Expected Base Pay Range:  $160,000 - $170,000 per year depending on qualifications 

Bonus Eligibility:  Yes, discretionary bonuses 

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY: 

Kruze Consulting provides accounting services to over 800+ startups backed by top tier venture capital funds. The VP of Finance is responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the company's internal financial activities and team. They are planning, directing, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the company’s financial strategy, management, and operations. As the leader of the corporate finance team, the VP of Finance will report directly to the CEO and have a seat on the Executive Leadership team to shape the company’s strategic direction as well as playing a critical role in the overall success of the firm. Additionally, they possess strong leadership skills to foster a collaborative environment and drive performance for the internal finance team. Strong analytical skills, business acumen, attention to detail, a passion for coaching and developing others, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are essential for this position.  

KRUZE CONSULTING IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

Kruze Consulting believes in diversity of thought as a competitive advantage to bring people together to build a culturally inclusive team. If you are smart, and good at what you do, come as you are. Diverse candidates (however you choose or choose not to identify) are encouraged to apply. 

WHAT WE OFFER/WHY KRUZE CONSULTING: 

·       Fully Remote – We’ve completely embraced and invested in remote work and know the benefits.  Save time, save money, and decrease stress.  Our experience shows that remote work fosters a healthier work/life balance for our people.  We do get together once a year for an annual offsite meeting, but in-person attendance is optional.    

·       Flexibility/Autonomy - Need to run to an appointment, your child's school, or just want to take a walk outside? No problem. If your clients’ needs are met and your work gets done on time, enjoy! 

·       Stability – While we serve startups, we aren’t one.  We’ve been around for almost a decade enjoying controlled growth over that time.  We don’t over-hire, and thankfully, we’ve never had to do a reduction in force.  Our service offering is niche, accounting is essential to businesses, and the potential market for our services is diversified/vast. 

·       High-Quality Colleagues - We’re a diverse bunch, experts in our respective fields, and eager to help each other and clients.  We care about each other as whole human beings. 

·       High-Quality Clients - We work exclusively with venture-funded technology startups and early-stage companies who are creating some of the most exciting and transformative products and services in the world!  (We also have a “no jerks” policy; our clients treat our people professionally and respectfully.) 

·       Purpose/Meaningful Work – This is not your average accounting role. Kruze professionals get to work with innovative startups that are disrupting their respective industries and creating the products and services of tomorrow.  Like proud parents, we derive vicarious enjoyment as our clients grow, get additional rounds of funding, and ultimately get acquired by Fortune 500 firms. 

·       Professional Development – You’ll gain exposure to many types of clients and industries including SaaS, eCommerce, Healthcare, Biotech, Crypto/Blockchain, and Manufacturing. At Kruze, you’ll have the opportunity to learn multiple disciplines and work with a wide variety of high-visibility clients and find your passion. 

NEED TO HAVE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

·       Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration 

·       15+ years of corporate experience with 10+ years of management/leadership experience 

·       Significant experience in internal/corporate finance role at a professional services firm - accounting, consulting, law firm, IT, marketing/PR/advertising  

·       Exceptional business acumen with a strategic focus and the ability to partner with stakeholders to drive business outcomes  

·       Advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles 

·       Knowledge of accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP, laws, standards, and state/national regulations 

·       Experience leading, coaching, and developing a team of accounting/finance professionals  

·       Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software (MS Excel and Google Sheets) 

·       Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 

·       Meticulous attention to detail – able to follow through/execute on a high volume of nuanced tasks 

·       Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced setting with a wide variety of tasks 

·       A love of rapidly changing technology/software solutions that maximize efficiency and deliver firmwide value 

NICE TO HAVE/POSITION PREFERENCES: 

·       Licensed CPA, CFA Charterholder, and/or MBA 

·       Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or NetSuite 

·       Experience leveraging PowerBI to uncover/analyze useful financial insights 

·       Experience in a fully remote people-centric culture 

·       Experience in a high growth/startup/entrepreneurial environment 

·       Experience with tech-forward accounting platforms such as Brex, Bill.com, Stripe, and Rippling  

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: 

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (70% of the time) 

·       Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making to leadership 

·       Develop and implement financial strategies for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning 

·       Review and analyze financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement 

·       Forge close collaborations with other departments to uphold financial data precision and regulatory adherence 

·       Streamline operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs by implementing best practices in financial management 

·       Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with operational goals 

·       Manage capital structure and allocation to optimize financial performance 

Compliance & Risk Management (10% of the time) 

·       Identify and mitigate financial risks by instituting industry best practices and maintain effective internal policies 

·       Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas 

People Management & Coaching: (10% of the time) 

·       Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance 

·       Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth 

Other (10% of the time) 

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, banks, auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders 

WHAT YOU WON’T BE DOING: 

Client financials and accounting – we have a team that is responsible for client work  

About Kruze Consulting: 

Kruze Consulting has grown organically and rapidly, tripling in size over the last three years.  We provide accounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, and tax services to over 800 startups backed by top tier venture capital funds. 

·       Kruze Consulting is a 2023 Inc. 5000 Honoree for the sixth year in a row 

·       Our core values are: Kaizen ∙ Integrity ∙ Innovation ∙ Intuitive ∙ Communication & Collaboration ∙ Data Driven Quality ∙ Enabling Customer Greatness ∙ Fidelity 

We are a 100% remote company, working in many different countries and time zones; we encourage our employees to take advantage of our flexible work environment to be happier and more productive.  The firm has 800+ Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series C clients. The firm was started 10 years ago, by Vanessa Kruze, CPA and now has 175+ team members. Kruze utilizes best-of-breed software tools such as QuickBooks, Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, Expensify, Bill.com, Zoom, Slack, Ramp, and Brex.  

Physical Requirements: 

Extended periods of focused, seated computer work – approximately 8 hours a day 

Kruze complies with California’s Fair Chance Act: 

Kruze will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Kruze is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage. 

Kruze participates in E-Verify: 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.