Vice President Of Finance

Finance · Full-time · CA, United States

Job description

Zact, a leading fintech innovator specializing in cutting-edge payments apps, is hiring a Vice President of Finance. If you're passionate about revolutionizing the financial landscape in the digital age and have a proven track record in financial leadership within the fintech industry, we want to hear from you. As a key member of our executive team, you will oversee the financial strategy and operations, shaping the future of our financial management and planning. Apply now to be part of our mission to empower businesses and consumers with seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences, particularly those with expertise in the fintech industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Financial Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with company goals and market conditions.
  • Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate financial projections and performance metrics. Create and utilize data-driven analysis to provide actionable insights and recommendations for business growth.
  • Risk Management: Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Develop and maintain robust internal controls and risk management frameworks.
  • Funding and Investor Relations: Manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, and stakeholders, securing funding and investment opportunities to support company growth.
  • Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and audits, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management.
  • Cost Management: Implement cost control measures and efficiency initiatives to optimize financial performance and profitability.
  • Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow management, including liquidity planning, working capital optimization, and capital expenditure decisions.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with financial service providers, technology vendors, and industry collaborators to enhance financial product offerings and business growth.
  • Commercial Partnership with Sales and Customer Success: Collaborate with the CEO and Head of Sales to optimize the lifetime value of new customers and ecosystem partnerships. Support sales and customer success teams with financial insights and strategies.

You may be a good fit if you have:

  • Experience: 7-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the fintech industry, with a proven track record in senior financial leadership roles.
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of financial management software, financial modeling, and accounting principles. Familiarity with payment processing technologies and digital finance is a plus.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data, market trends, and business performance metrics to drive strategic decisions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present financial insights and recommendations to senior management, stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills to manage and mentor finance teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Problem-solving Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities to address financial challenges, optimize financial operations, and support business growth initiatives.
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and execute long-term financial strategies that align with company goals and drive sustainable growth.
  • Team Player: Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team culture.

About Zact:

Zact is a Fintech innovator dedicated to a singular idea: Organizations need simpler expense and payment management systems that align the spending employee with finance and accounting while providing inherent guardrails and continuous reconciliation with financial systems.

We are expanding our operations internationally, and we are looking for the right candidates to join us on this journey.