Chief Financial Officer, Veo
$321-380k
OTE
$250-320k
BASE
+ Bonus & equity (stock options)
3 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA)
Next-generation mobility via dockless systems
Job no longer available
Next-generation mobility via dockless systems
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$321-380k
OTE
$250-320k
BASE
+ Bonus & equity (stock options)
3 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To re-imagine transportation in cities, campuses and beyond.
Role
Who you are
- With your strong background in financial leadership at high growth startups, proven success with fundraising and investor relations, and your deep understanding of the financial aspects of operations based companies - you will work to ensure the long-term financial health and success of the company as we scale our business to new heights
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years as a CFO or in a senior financial role within a high-growth startup environment
- Proven success in raising significant capital from late-stage private equity, family offices, institutional investors, and international funds
- Strong expertise in financial planning, modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to build,lead and inspire a high-performing finance team
What the job involves
- As Veo’s Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for leading strategic financial planning, accounting, and investor relations in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
- You will work in close partnership with the Co-Founders and the Executive Leadership Team in developing and executing a financial plan in a dynamic micromobility industry
- Lead and manage capital raising efforts to secure funding from venture capital, private equity, family offices, and international funds
- Develop and present the company’s strategic narrative, detailed financial models, business plans, and pitch decks to investors
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with investors, key stakeholders, and broader investment community, providing regular updates on financial performance and company progress
- Negotiate terms and structure deals to align with the company's strategic goals
- Ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements and regulations related to fundraising and investor communications
- Financial Strategy and Planning
- Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with Veo’s short-term and long-term goals, with a focus on sustainable growth and value creation
- Lead the company-wide budgeting and forecasting process to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and the company’s board of directors
- Develop comprehensive financial models to support business decisions and evaluate financial performance
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Develop comprehensive financial models to support business decisions and evaluate financial performance on a regular and ongoing basis
- Prepare and present clear and concise financial reports to the leadership team, board of directors, and investors
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics that align with our mission and values
- Strategic Leadership
- Lead, develop and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
- Drive financial strategy, including pricing, cost management, and capital allocation
- Evaluate and execute mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives in close collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team. Manage financial due diligence and integration planning
- Foster a culture of financial responsibility, transparency, and accountability throughout the organization
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics that align with our mission and values
Our take
Envisioning a green and sustainable mobility landscape as a solution to the current carbon-polluting transit system, Veo manufactures and supplies electric bikes and scooters which don’t require charging stations. The company is committed to a future with fully electric vehicles, with a focus on building strong partnerships with cities towards making eco-friendly transportation a reality.
Communities can implement Veo's fleets for free, as the company makes its money via rental charges and memberships. This encourages cities and campuses to introduce Veo's eco-friendly transport solution. The vehicles have their batteries swapped out by technicians, rather than needing to be charged at a station, enabling them to be available 24/7.
Capitalising on the fact that the ecological impact of transport is at the forefront of consumers' minds, Veo has grown to serve over 40 cities and college campuses. By manufacturing its own vehicles, as opposed to sourcing them elsewhere, the company has been able to release new models to combat found issues and design with its users in mind, allowing it to stand out from other micro-mobility providers. In 2023, Veo began selling its scooters directly to consumers as well, indicating a new market avenue for the company. It achieved EBIT profitability in 2024, indicating the success of its business model and an ecosystem here to stay.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2021
$16m
SERIES A
Total funding: $16m
Company benefits
- Competitive Pay And Benefits
- Fast-Paced, Hyper-Growth Technology Company
- Unlimited PTO
- Culture Events
- Veo Credits — Of Course
Company HQ
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Candice Xie
(Co-Founder & CEO)They started their career with a year at Schneider Electric after a degree at Purdue University. In May 2017, they left this position to co-found VEO as CEO.
Yanke Edwin Tan
(Co-Founder & President)Having studied at Purdue University, they worked as a City Engineer at Trek Bicycle for a year. They used this experience to co-found VEO in May 2017 with Candice.
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