Chief Financial Officer

As the Chief Financial Officer at Reserv, you will be responsible for assessing organizational needs and building a strong finance team to support various functions. Your role will also include developing and monitoring key financial KPIs such as free cash flow and contribution margins, while providing strategic insights to the executive team through detailed financial reporting.

Candidates for the CFO position at Reserv should have a successful exit from a VC-backed startup within the last 10 years, or substantial experience in treasury management within TPAs. Strong financial skills in accounting, complex revenue recognition, and compliance across US, UK, and EU regulations are essential.

The CFO at Reserv plays a crucial role in steering financial strategy to facilitate growth. By building an effective finance team and establishing key financial metrics, you will support strategic decision-making that aligns with our ambitious growth goals in the insurtech industry.

At Reserv, the Chief Financial Officer can enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous health insurance plan, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, competitive PTO, family leave, and the flexibility to work from anywhere, alongside regular company retreats.

Reserv promotes an inclusive and collaborative company culture, valuing diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. As CFO, you will be part of a team that fosters innovation and critical thinking, striving to create a supportive environment where every employee can thrive.

When answering this question, be sure to highlight specific examples from your past roles where you implemented financial strategies that contributed to growth. Discuss your approach to building financial teams and how those teams supported overall business objectives.

Explain your methodology for identifying vital KPIs specific to the insurtech space. Mention how you've used these KPIs to drive strategic decisions and improve financial performance in previous roles.

Discuss your understanding of compliance requirements across the US, UK, and EU, particularly in relation to financial regulations. Share instances where your compliance strategies minimized risk and ensured adherence.

Focus on your leadership style and experience in developing a finance team. Provide examples of how you've hired, trained, and empowered individuals to perform diverse financial functions successfully.

Discuss your approach to revenue recognition, particularly in industries that require nuanced understanding, such as insurtech. Provide examples of challenges you faced and how you resolved them.

When answering this question, discuss the strategic steps you took leading to the exit and how your financial strategies supported that achievement. Highlight specific metrics or outcomes that resulted from your leadership.

Provide details on the software, tools, and methodologies you rely on for financial analysis and modeling. Mention how these tools have improved your financial reporting and decision-making processes.

Describe your approach to making financial concepts accessible and understandable to those without a financial background. Provide an example of how this communication led to informed decision-making within your team.

Share your ideas and strategies for optimizing cash flow within the context of Reserv's operations. Discuss your experience in managing cash flow effectively and how those strategies can directly impact business growth.

Discuss the sources you use to stay informed about industry trends, such as conferences, publications, and networking within the insurtech community. Emphasize the importance of continuous learning in your role as CFO.