Director/Head of Finance, Parkade

• We're looking for creative and strategic finance operator to join us as our finance leader, and first overall finance/accounting employee
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance-leadership roles, with a focus on startups and growth-stage companies
• Prior financial leadership at a startup that grew from $5M ARR to $25-50M and raised at least $10M in venture capital during your time there
• Strong financial modeling, analysis and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards, GAAP principles, accounting, spreadsheets, and regulatory compliance requirements. You've worked closely with accounting in multiple roles
• Excellent operational skills across a mix of areas, from managing vendor relationships to keeping tabs on accounts receivable to overseeing a rotating mix of insurance needs
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and a strong focus on driving business growth and value creation

Desirable

• We have hundreds of customers around the globe; we'll hit $5M ARR in Q1 2025, process $25M+ in payments annually, and we just closed a large Series A from a syndicate of current and potential customers
• This role is absolutely key to keeping Parkade on the path to hit $50M in ARR by the end of 2026, by building our the right process, team, reporting, and strategy
• Note: The title (Head of/VP/Director) is still a bit in flux, and may depend on the candidate
• Board/investor relations: Create the vital materials for and present to our board. Take point on future fundraising (process, due diligence, etc), own reporting to major investors, manage day-to-day investor relations
• FP&A: Move us from a world without set budgets to an annual, board-approved set of budgets, goals, and forecasts
• Product: Partner with product, design, engineering, and operations teams to push for changes to our product — or entirely new products — to improve market share, improve unit economics, and drive more growth
• Reporting: Take over Parkade's homespun data reporting system, and work cross-functionally to put more scalable systems in place. Ensure metrics are accurate and visible to everyone who should have them
• Sales collaboration: Manage revenue, pay sales commissions, work collaboratively to creatively structure sales deals for mutual benefit between Parkade and our customers
• Treasury: Manage our cash flows, and ensure we have the right amounts in the right accounts, and plan ahead for big outflows of cash
• Tax: Review tax policies and ensure we and our customers are in compliance
• Accounting: Manage our outside accountant and eventually hire a controller or accountant. This includes AP/AR, and working with operations to improve processes
• Expenses: Design and foster a great expensing experience for our employees that balances thrift and good incentives with a great employee experience
• Misc: Help with options plans, 409(a), lease management, etc