Vice President of Finance, Spark
$260-290k
+ Equity
More information about location
Helping Medicare brokers build the insurance business of their dreams
Job no longer available
Helping Medicare brokers build the insurance business of their dreams
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$260-290k
+ Equity
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help independent Medicare brokers build the insurance business of their dreams.
Role
Who you are
- We're looking for someone who sets a high bar, builds infrastructure where it doesn't exist, and moves fluidly between strategy and execution
- The ideal candidate communicates complex financial information clearly, influences decisions at the leadership level, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- 10+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or private equity
- At least 2-3 years in a senior finance leadership role, with direct people management experience
- Proven track record owning a full corporate financial model end-to-end
- Experience preparing and presenting to boards, investors, or executive leadership
- Solid grounding in accounting fundamentals; experience managing external accountants or auditors
- Deep analytical and modeling skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, able to synthesize complex data into clear narratives and recommendations
- Self-starter with an ownership mentality and ability to thrive in a high-growth, resource-constrained environment
- Preference for candidates with experience at a growth-stage company (Series A–C or equivalent)
- Healthcare experience is a plus, but not required
- At Spark, we are committed to hiring the best team to serve our clients regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of our problems and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status
What the job involves
- Spark is hiring a VP, Finance to lead financial planning, reporting, and strategy across the organization
- This is a senior leadership role that will own the corporate financial model, build and manage a finance team, and serve as a key voice in board and investor conversations
- You'll report into the COO and partner closely with the leadership team to drive rigorous financial decision-making as we scale
- Corporate Finance & FP&A:
- Own the company's forecast and budget model, including corporate P&L, revenue drivers, and cash flow
- Lead monthly finance reviews with the leadership team, with clear variance analysis and forward-looking commentary
- Build and maintain dashboards and scorecards to track KPIs for the Board and executive team
- Accounting & Controls:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting workflows in partnership with our third-party accounting firm
- Drive the transition from cash to accrual accounting and improve our monthly close process
- Establish financial controls and prepare the organization for a full audit readiness posture
- Strategic Finance:
- Track and report on key business metrics including NRPA, NEVR, gross margins, and CAC/sales efficiency
- Partner with leadership on strategic analyses, investment decisions, and scenario planning
- Support board and investor reporting, including preparation of materials and in-meeting presentation
- Functional Budgets & Team Leadership:
- Partner with functional leaders to build bottoms-up budgets tied to operational KPIs
- Deliver monthly Budget vs. Actual reporting and flag outlier spend by function
- Hire, manage, and develop a small finance team over time
Our take
Medicare is the national health insurance package for US citizens over the age of 65, with most people that seek to enrol in a plan making use of brokers to help them evaluate and select options. Spark is a technology company and “concierge” service that partners with independent Medicare brokers and provides a platform that helps them navigate and build retirement benefit packages for customers.
Handling the marketing, sales support, back office, and compliance requirements of Medicare brokering, Spark bridges the gap between insurance agents and their customers. The company already has partnerships with more than 100 leading Medicare agencies that represent over 3400 brokers, a good starting point from which to grow.
Agetech is a growing market, due to an aging population and longer lifespans, and Spark has benefitted from an increased demand and interest in Medicare brokering. Highlighting this is its 2024 raise of a $25 million Series B funding round that will support its future growth and product development.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2024
$25m
SERIES B
Jan 2023
$15m
SERIES A
Total funding: $53.6m
Company benefits
- Paid holidays - Everyone needs a healthy, happy, and productive life. This means you'll need time to rest & recover without restrictive holiday limits
- Flexible, remote working - We want you to work when and where you're most productive, whether you’re an early bird or a night owl
- Medical, dental and vision benefits - Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We've got you and your family covered for all eventualities
- Meaningful equity - You’ll be contributing to the team's success, so you deserve to share in it. Everyone in our team gets a meaningful equity allocation
- Top of the line equipment - We’ll set you up with the right tools to do your best work—starting with a MacBook Pro, 4K monitors, & the right software to get the job done
- Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks for birthing parents and up to 8 weeks for non birth parents
- 2 week Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
- Wellbeing Perks through SpringHealth, OneMedical, PerkSpot, and SoFi
- Monthly Remote Work Stipend (help cover costs of home-office needs)
- 401K
- A team that cares - You’ll be joining a team of smart, capable, helpful people that want you to win, our clients to be wowed, and our business to grow
Company values
- Take nothing for granted: We serve partners and clients with unique needs and backgrounds. Our team's empathy reflects that diversity
- Strive for excellence: We are ambitious, self-reflective and committed to growth
- Explicit accountability, broad responsibility: We clearly identify ownership, anticipate the needs of our teammates, and reward proactive initiative
- Succeed as a team: We celebrate wins, small and large, and recognize that success is a team effort
Company HQ
Flatiron District
Articles
Leadership
James Jiang
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously Co-Founder at Roster, Analyst at Night Owl Capital and part of the Restraucturing and Reorganisation Team at The Blackstone Group.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Spark
- At Spark, we are committed to hiring the best team to serve our clients regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of our problems and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.
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