Vice President of Finance, Spot & Tango
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3 days a week in office (Midtown Manhattan, NYC)
Healthy dog food delivery service
Job no longer available
Healthy dog food delivery service
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Midtown Manhattan, NYC)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make your pet healthier and happier, simplifying your role as a pet parent along the way.
Role
Who you are
- You are a hands-on strategic finance leader with the ability to grow and lead a world-class finance and accounting function
- You are able to communicate and synthesize complex financial concepts to inform tactical decisions across the company
- You have an exceptional attention to detail and are able to both dive into the weeds of financial models, as well as pull up for executive-level discussions
- You are a caring people leader who can inspire a team and collaborate effectively with other cross-functional leaders
- You have an ownership mindset and are passionate about building systems and processes to support key financial activities at the company
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
- 10+ years of total experience working in finance and/or accounting at investment bank, private equity, consulting / advisory firm or as industry financial leader
- 4+ years of management experience, including experience building a team
- 3+ years working in-house at a CPG, ecommerce, or retail company
- Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance field such as CPA, CFA, ACCA (preferred, not required)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting concepts
- Excellent Excel/modeling skills
- Strong leadership, communication, ownership, and strategic thinking
- Familiarity with standard accounting tools and systems e.g. Netsuite (ERP), Bill.com, Stampli, Quickbooks
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environment, tackling ambiguous problems
- Dog lovers a plus!
What the job involves
- Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives
- Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to support strategic planning and decision-making
- Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
- Support capital-raising efforts (equity and debt) and equipment financing, including interfacing with investors, banks, and other financial institutions
- Oversee the management of cash flow, working capital, and investment strategies to ensure the company’s financial stability
- Conduct ROI analyses to inform CAPEX and investment decisions
- Prepare monthly financial reporting (including P&L, forecast vs. budget, and cash flow) for the executive team, investors and other stakeholders
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and presentation of financial statements (month-end close process), reports, and analyses to the executive team and other stakeholders
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies/controls, including overseeing external audits
- Implement and monitor financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with other company leaders to support operational and strategic goals, including cross-functional projects, product development, marketing, and supply chain management
- Support the company's growth strategy through financial analysis and due diligence on potential acquisitions, partnerships, and new market opportunitiesc
- Oversee financial aspects of scaling operations, including international expansion and new product lines
- Drive the adoption of financial technologies and systems to enhance reporting, analysis, and operational efficiency
- Able to negotiate key contracts with vendors, suppliers and partners
- Note: this role will report directly to the CEO / Founder
Our take
Many dog food options fall short when it comes to providing complete nutrition, but Spot & Tango is changing that. Offering a range of fresh, nutritious meals, the company is raising the bar for pet owners who want the best for their dogs.
Founded by an experienced consultant and investment banking expert, Spot & Tango has a distinct business edge over many of its competitors. And the demand for its innovative approach to dog nutrition is undeniable, as seen in the company's impressive funding success, raising $51.8M in 2022 alone.
While the company faces the challenge of competing with long-established, larger pet food brands, it's not backing down. With significant investments in production and plans to open its own manufacturing plant, Spot & Tango is positioning itself to compete - and thrive - in the years to come.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Mar 2022
$38.5m
SERIES B
Mar 2022
$13.3m
SERIES A
Total funding: $59.3m
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Russell Breuer
(Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Principal at Nash & Co Capital, and as VP of both Zephyr Management and BerchWood Partners.
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