Deputy Head of Finance, Vannevar Labs
CA$220-250k
+ Equity
Defense for the digital domain
Open for applications
Defense for the digital domain
101-200 employees
Open for applications
CA$220-250k
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
We build software for our nation's most pressing national security problems.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
Our take
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.
The company’s workflow platform Decrypt, uses machine learning and automation to understand, target, and respond to foreign actors in ways not previously possible. The platform is a proven success, driving Vannevar’s growth and attracting a $40M OTA contract with the Department of Defense.
Yielding impressive traction so far, the company is using its latest Series B funding round to invest in new product development. Vannevar Labs is also aiming to win its first multi-year program from Decrypt. Should it be successful, the level of guaranteed sales and revenue would be a turning point in the company’s long-term trajectory.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
119% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2023
$75m
SERIES B
Aug 2021
$12m
SERIES A
Total funding: $91.5m
Company benefits
- 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
Company HQ
Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Nini Hamrick
(President)Former US Intelligence Officer working as a Political & Counterterrorism Programs Analyst. Previous Chief of Staff to the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and was a Counterterrorism Analyst for the United States Department of Defense.
Brett Granberg
(CEO)Current Advisor at Lilt. Former Investor at In-Q-Tel and previously worked as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company.
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