Head of Finance, Vendelux
$200-240k
+ Offers Equity + Offers Bonus, Compensation is inclusive of base plus bonus
4 days a week in office
AI-powered B2B event intelligence
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AI-powered B2B event intelligence
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$200-240k
+ Offers Equity + Offers Bonus, Compensation is inclusive of base plus bonus
4 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help companies discover the best events.
Role
Who you are
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or operations roles, with at least 4 years directly managing teams of 3 or more
- Proven track record of hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teams across multiple functions
- Prior experience at a high-growth, venture-backed SaaS company (Series A through C); startup experience is required
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial modeling, and SaaS metrics
- Demonstrated ability to lead across multiple functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Rev Ops) simultaneously without sacrificing quality or team morale
- Experience managing external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, outside counsel, and benefits providers
- CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required
- Proficiency with modern finance and operations tools (e.g., QuickBooks/NetSuite, Carta, Salesforce, Rippling, or similar)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Not all candidates will check all of the requirements listed above and that’s ok! We are open to great people from non-traditional backgrounds
What the job involves
- Vendelux is seeking a Head of Finance to serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and a key leader on the operations team. Reporting to the CFO, you will directly manage a team of six across Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal, and Revenue Operations—including a Controller, FP&A Manager, Head of Talent, HR Generalist, Legal Associate, and Rev Ops Manager.
- This is a player-coach role: you will set the strategic direction for each function while coaching and developing your direct reports to execute at a high level
- The ideal candidate has experience building and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is energized by scaling people and systems in parallel. You will play a critical role in steering the company through its next phase of growth—laying the operational foundation that enables Vendelux to scale efficiently and position for a successful Series C and beyond
- This position will be a full-time role based in our NYC headquarters, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week
- Team Leadership & Management
- Directly manage and develop a team of six: Controller, FP&A Manager, Head of Talent (Recruiting), HR Generalist, Legal Associate, and Rev Ops Manager
- Set clear goals, KPIs, and professional development plans for each direct report; run regular 1:1s and team meetings to maintain alignment and accountability
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture that balances operational rigor with the speed and adaptability required at a Series B startup
- Identify hiring needs as the company scales and build a roadmap for expanding the team across each function
- Serve as a mentor and career sponsor, creating growth opportunities and succession plans within the organization
- Finance & Strategy
- Partner with the FP&A Manager to own the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial models that inform executive decision-making
- Build and maintain a robust three-statement financial model with scenario analysis to support fundraising, board reporting, and strategic planning
- Deliver monthly financial reporting packages to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors with variance analysis and actionable commentary
- Manage cash flow planning, runway analysis, and capital allocation to ensure the company operates with appropriate financial discipline
- Partner with department heads to build and track departmental budgets, headcount plans, and ROI frameworks
- Accounting
- Guide the Controller through month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions managed by the Controller and accounting team
- Own the relationship with external auditors and tax advisors; lead preparation for the company’s first independent audit
- Implement and refine internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure SOX-readiness as the company scales
- Oversee revenue recognition policies in compliance with ASC 606 for SaaS subscription and usage-based revenue
- HR & People Operations
- Lead the Head of Talent and HR Generalist to deliver on core HR functions including recruiting, benefits administration, compensation benchmarking, and compliance with federal and state employment regulations
- Partner with leadership to design and implement scalable people processes: onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement
- Oversee relationships with PEO/payroll providers and benefits brokers; evaluate when to bring capabilities in-house
- Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and support international hiring where applicable
- Legal
- Manage outside counsel relationships and direct the Legal Associate on day-to-day legal matters including contracts, IP, employment, and corporate governance
- Own and streamline the contract review and approval process for vendor agreements, customer MSAs, NDAs, and partnership deals
- Support equity administration including cap table management, stock option grants, and 409A valuations
- Ensure corporate compliance with board governance requirements, annual filings, and regulatory obligations
- Revenue Operations
- Partner with the Rev Ops Manager, Sales, and Customer Success leadership to define, track, and report on key revenue metrics (ARR, NDR, CAC, LTV, pipeline velocity)
- Oversee CRM data integrity strategy and ensure accurate pipeline and bookings reporting through the Rev Ops Manager
- Design and implement sales compensation plans, commission structures, and quota-setting frameworks
- Build dashboards and reporting infrastructure to give leadership real-time visibility into revenue performance and forecasting accuracy
- Drive alignment between Finance and GTM teams on billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes
Our take
Event marketing enables companies to engage with potential buyers and showcase their offerings in real-time - providing an ideal platform to communicate ideas, thoughts, and brand identity. Vendelux offers a platform that empowers event marketers and CMOs to analyse customer and competitor behaviour, and in turn choose the best conferences to attend.
The company leverages AI to deliver insights on attendees and sponsors of over 160,000 global conferences, helping customers decide which events they should attend and sponsor for the largest return. It also allows collaboration with sales teams to book meetings with every possible lead, and ROI evaluation tools that prove the value of all event marketing activities.
Since founding, the company has amassed a growing customer base including the likes of Paypal and Calendly, and also raised several successful funding rounds. The most recent funding will allow Vendelux to broaden its reach, enhance product development, and further diversify its customer segments.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2023
$14m
SERIES A
Oct 2022
$1.6m
SEED
Total funding: $18m
Company benefits
- Regular Retreats: We regularly meet up in beautiful locations around the world to discuss all things Vendelux
- Recharge Weeks: The company shuts downs two times a year so everyone can recharge without work piling up
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Alex Reynolds
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously spent over 6 years at Shutterstock, in Directorial, VP and Gm roles. Prior to that, they were a Director of Business Development at YP.
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