VP Finance

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The fastest-growing High School and College sport in America isn’t basketball or football—it’s esports—and PlayVS is the official platform for High School and Collegiate esports. We offer an incredible, full-stack esport platform—game integrations, team building tools, leagues, tournaments, and schedules—and our software products tie everything together into a cohesive experience.


Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP, Finance will be a strategic thought leader and operator. The VP, Finance will provide financial and accounting leadership and controls, as well as to provide insightful and trusted counsel on financial and broad-based business issues, including board-level representation of the company's financial goals and priorities. The VP, Finance will have consumer and/or enterprise experience, be data-driven and detail-oriented and can work well with cross-functional teams. 


Here's What You'll Get To Do:

* Oversee and grow daily operations of the finance and accounting department

* Provide leadership, direction, and develop team using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities, and monitor and evaluate results

* Serve as a thought partner, providing strategic and financial analysis to leadership across the organization regarding risk / reward of investments, deals, initiatives, campaigns, etc.

* Manage budget control and analysis to maintain expense control

* Provide headcount and capital resource planning and decision-making support, along with corresponding impacts on OKRs, P&L, and Cash Flow

* Develop and implement effective strategies to improve financial performance across all facets of the business

* Lead the company in collaborative quarterly/yearly budget planning, sharing accountability with department leaders. 

* Deliver key short-term and long-range financial forecasting and business modeling

* Partner with departmental leaders to establish metrics, objectives and financial goals

* Manage and deliver financial reporting and company-wide operational metrics to leadership, board, and partners

* Work with the Controller to manage cash, audit, and tax and maintain strong external banking/accounting relationships

* Manage cap table and finance-related corporate governance items with outside legal counsel.

* Participate in Board Meetings and present financials

* Work with Controller and FP&A teams to scope, implement, and manage key systems.

* Provide expertise and support for corporate development efforts, including fundraising and M&A

* Recruit and retain talent on the finance and accounting teams as the company grows


Here's What We're Looking For:

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

* 12+ years of consulting, investment banking, financial analysis or related experience, preferably in a technology and/or startup environment

* 6 years+ of progressive management experience; 3+ years of managing managers CPA and/or MBA a plus

* Demonstrated success as a finance executive within a high-growth, venture-backed startup

* Deep understanding of multiple business models and relevant metrics preferred (SaaS, eCommerce, etc.)

* Strong understanding of US GAAP

* Entrepreneurial and high-energy business athlete with a strong quantitative skill set and an analytical, intellectually curious mindset

* Data-driven decision maker with a player/coach mentality

* Ability to develop and implement systems, tools and processes increasing business clarity and efficiency

* Results and detail-oriented with ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines

* Highest-level communications and presentation skills

* Track record of providing inspiring leadership, nurturing and developing a team of talented individuals, and allowing them to reach peak performance 


PlayVS is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to be a majority minority company. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for our customers, employees, and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 


If you have a disability or special need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]

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