Deputy Head of Finance, Vannevar Labs

• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or strategic finance, ideally with exposure to government contracting or SaaS business models
• Strong background in M&A due diligence, transaction structuring, and financial modeling
• Deep understanding of financial statements, revenue operations, and key SaaS and/or government financial metrics
• Experience optimizing finance processes and implementing systems for scaling financial operations
• Ability to work cross-functionally, providing clear financial insights to both technical and non-technical teams
• Low-ego, high-ownership mindset—comfortable working in ambiguity, building from scratch, and taking initiative

• As Deputy Head of Finance, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial future—leading M&A due diligence, refining our revenue and pricing operations, and supporting strategic planning across the business
• You’ll own high-impact work streams, everything from evaluating acquisition targets to improving unit economics and building models that guide key decisions
• We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment—comfortable switching between tactical execution and long-term planning
• You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and the broader team to drive growth, support complex transactions, and ensure we have the financial infrastructure to scale
• M&A Due Diligence & Strategic Finance
• Lead financial diligence for potential acquisitions, assessing risks related to financial health, liabilities, and revenue drivers
• Model deal structures, forecast integration impact, and identify key financial levers to maximize value
• Support post-merger integration efforts, ensuring seamless financial and operational transitions
• Revenue Operations & Financial Strategy
• Optimize revenue recognition, pricing structures, and contract structures to align with company strategy
• Work closely with sales, capture, and product teams to refine financial models that support growth initiatives
• Build scalable financial reporting frameworks to drive data-driven decision-making across the company
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Process Improvement
• Partner with the Head of Finance to refine financial systems, improve reporting accuracy, and drive automation in key workflows
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and support rapid scaling
• Provide financial insights to executive leadership, ensuring finance is a proactive enabler of company strategy
• Financial Transactions & Accounting Oversight
• Own core financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, compliance, and reconciliations across revenue, expenses, and payroll
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and financial controls to support company growth
• Partner with external auditors and advisors to maintain strong financial integrity

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Equity + 401(k) Match
• Open PTO + all Federal Holidays and Dec 23-31
• Paid Parental Leave
• 100% Remote - Work From Anywhere in the US
• Flexible Work Environment - You Manage Your Work Day
• Quarterly Off-Site Travel for Team-Building

Total funding: $91.5m

As intelligence analysts work to solve rapidly evolving and increasingly challenging national security problems, modern technology is vital in achieving optimal results as there is no room for failure. Vannevar Labs’ innovative foreign text platform, delivers solutions to some of today’s most important national security problems.