Veza is seeking a Sr. Director / VP of Finance with deep experience in scaling high growth SaaS companies and passionate about driving strategic, financial and operational strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced startup. This is a hands-on role who will lead all aspects of the Finance & Accounting function.
You Will:
- Lead end to end Finance and Accounting, including financial and strategic planning and analysis, finance and accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance & risk management, payroll, treasury, audit and tax
- Partner with the CEO and Executive team to develop and execute Veza’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Drive performance management tied to key metrics that provide a forward-looking view into trends requiring management decisions and action
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support data-driven decision-making. Drive long range planning in alignment with growth objectives.
- Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Manage legal and compliance operations, including oversight of internal legal team and managing relationship with external corporate counsel
- Support Board matters including preparation and coordination of board meeting agendas and content. Present financial results and insight to the board
- Support fundraising efforts and manage relationships with investors.
- Build and scale financial operating rhythm including implementation of financial systems and and enhancing operational processes, and reporting capabilities to
- Attract, develop, and retain a high performing team to meet the current and evolving needs of the business through effective selection, training, and development, coaching and mentoring and performance management
You Have
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline required; Master's degree a plus
- Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in high-growth SaaS start ups
- Deep expertise in SaaS financial metrics, financial models, and ARR growth strategies.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), financial regulations, and corporate governance.
- Experience in fundraising (venture capital or private equity) and M&A activities.
- Proven ability to lead and scale finance and accounting functions in a dynamic startup environment.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities, with a track record of partnering effectively with executives and cross-functional teams.
- Strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others.
- Sound judgment with a high level of integrity to execute with significant financial impact
- Growth-oriented mindset and entrepreneurial management style with the ability to focus on company growth strategy
- Organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet critical deadlines
- Self-directed; takes initiative, proactively addresses problems
Our Culture
We’re driven to build a strong company culture and are looking for individuals with solid alignment with the following:
- Ownership Mindset
- Act with Integrity
- Guardians of our Customers
- Opinionated Humility
- Build Trust, Earn Trust
At Veza, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range can be discussed with your recruiter for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for equity and a competitive benefits package.
Veza is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants according to applicable federal, state, and local laws. If a candidate with a disability requires an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
About Veza
Veza is the identity security company. Identity and security teams use Veza to secure identity access across SaaS apps, on-prem apps, data systems, and cloud infrastructure. Veza solves the blind spots of traditional identity tools with its unique ability to ingest and organize permissions metadata in the Veza Authorization Graph. Global enterprises like Blackstone, Wynn Resorts, and Expedia trust Veza to visualize access permissions, monitor permissions activity, automate access reviews, and remediate privilege violations. Founded in 2020, Veza is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and is funded by Accel, Bain Capital, Ballistic Ventures, GV, Norwest Venture Partners, and True Ventures. Visit us at veza.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
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