Vice President of Finance, SmarterX
$185-212.8k
Plus bonus and Stock Options
Office located in Boulder, CO
Product intelligence platform
Job no longer available
Product intelligence platform
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$185-212.8k
Plus bonus and Stock Options
Office located in Boulder, CO
21-100 employees
Company mission
To connect retailers, brands, and consumers to better product, chemical, and health data - helping everyone know more and do better.
Role
Who you are
- Strong evidence of working in a financial leadership role, preferably within the SaaS or technology startup sector
- 5-7+ years of executive level experience
- A structured approach to financial management, paired with the ability to think creatively when needed
- Financial modeling, including building models for new business lines and evolutions
- Financial planning and budgeting experience
- Strong ability to influence to drive action and priorities against the P&L
- Experience running board meetings and analyst sessions/roadshows
- Verified experience running transactions and IR
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Calm under pressure with fact-based decisions
- Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills
- A track record of fostering a positive, high-performance team culture
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a sense of humor to thrive in our irreverent and hardworking environment
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
What the job involves
- In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping and steering our financial strategy while embracing our unique, hardworking, and irreverent company culture
- You will play a key role in the big, strategic decision making that will carry us forward. The VP will be responsible for the path of growth, driving value, enhancing core financial processes, modeling, and reporting
- You will hold the leadership team accountable with facts. And, prepare for and drive toward our next phase of growth
- In addition, you will lead all outward communication of financial realities to investors and the company.
- Develop and execute a strategic financial plan that aligns with our growth objectives and unique culture
- Analyze financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions
- Provide input on the company's investments, capital structure and how the company manages income and expenses
- Leverage experience in business development and financial planning to increase revenue and pay off liabilities
- Manage regulatory compliance and mitigate financial risks, adapting to the ever-evolving SaaS industry landscape
- Oversee finance and accounting teams to ensure financial reports are accurate, adhere to financial standards and are and completed in a timely manner
- Bring operational, managerial, and administrative procedures, reporting structures and operational controls to the company
- Lead and mentor our finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of curiosity, excellence, and innovation
- Oversee plan of record creation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring fiscal responsibility and agility
- Evaluate and proactively make decisions about expenses in a dynamic environment
- Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes
- Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance, and profitability and hold the company accountable to them
- Communicate financial insights effectively to our leadership team and provide guidance on resource allocation to drive rapid decision making
- Assist CEO with board and investor relations, deal-making (financing, M & A), governance, reporting
Our take
With a growing demand among US consumers for sustainable and eco-friendly products, coupled with a willingness to pay a premium for them, the spotlight on product intelligence has shifted towards sustainability and compliance insights. This trend bodes well for SmarterX.
Recently rebranded, SmarterX operated a product intelligence platform harnessing an extensive database of over 456 billion data points. Its primary mission is to assist businesses in crafting and marketing products with a heightened emphasis on sustainability and adherence to regulatory standards. By automating product classification, SmarterX provides support to its extensive client base, including over 1,700 consumer goods companies and 24 major national retailers. These tools help clients navigate the intricacies of ESG commitments, environmental impact requirements, and broader regulatory constraints.
The company's transformation from a waste repurposing firm to its current sustainability-driven business model is noteworthy, especially as it now directly competes with established players like the US retail compliance platform, WERCSmart. This evolution underscores the potential for robust competition in a market poised for growth, as ESG regulations continue to evolve and shape the industry landscape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
37% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2022
$7m
EARLY VC
Mar 2022
$22.1m
SERIES A
Total funding: $79.8m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO: Our team works hard. So we insist it rests smart. SmarterX offers a flexible PTO policy so that you can take the time you need to recharge
- 401(k): Our commitment to employee wellbeing is for life. We provide a company-wide 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you save for retirement
- Flex Fridays: Every Friday, we take a breather from formal meetings to think, feed our curiosity, or do something that inspires creativity
- Paid Family Leave: Raising kids is no small task. We offer generous paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
Company HQ
Downtown, Boulder, CO
Leadership
Chris Ripley
(Co-founder)Previously founded Smart Permanent Coating Systems, Smarter Sealants, and CBR LLC. Subsequently served as CRO for Pro Guide Direct. Now an Executive Consultant at Pumpjack Dataworks.
Charlie Vallely
(Co-founder)Experienced in analytics and software.
Jacqueline Claudia
(Co-founder & CEO)Held a director role at Decision Strategies International, before moving into senior strategy positions at brandCOLORADO and Kampachi Farms. Subsequently served as CEO of LoveTheWild.
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