Momentum is a fast-growing company specializing in driving AI transformation for revenue teams. We operate like an embedded GTM task force working alongside your team. Our platform listens to every sales and customer interaction, extracts critical insights, and pushes updates directly into your CRM or data wharehouse—automating follow-ups, flagging risk, and surfacing next steps without rep intervention. The best GTM teams in the world, at companies like Zscaler, Cursor, Ramp, Owner.com, Demandbase, Contentful, Windsurf, 1Password, rely on Momentum to unlock 3–10 hours per rep each week, improve win rates, and scale execution—without scaling headcount. We’re backed by top-tier investors, including FirstMark, Stage 2 Capital, Inovia, and Basis Set Ventures.
What We're Looking ForAs our founding VP of Finance, you will build and lead the Finance function from the ground up. Partnering closely with our founders and executive team, you will own the full spectrum of financial strategy, planning, and operations. You will design and drive the end-to-end FP&A process, establish robust systems and controls, and translate data into actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making.
Develop and execute a financial roadmap aligned with our growth objectives, from forecasting to capital allocation and cash management.
Own and lead all financial aspects of fundraising and investor relations, including financial modeling, diligence readiness, and board communications.
Build a best-in-class FP&A process: budget creation, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, scenario planning, and KPI tracking.
Deliver insights and presentations to the Board, investors, and ELT on financial performance, opportunities, and risks.
Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, payroll, tax, treasury, and expense management.
Implement scalable systems and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success leaders to align financial goals with GTM and product strategies.
Drive data-driven decision-making by providing financial context to operational plans and investments.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields; MBA or CPA is strongly preferred.
7-8 years of progressive finance leadership experience at high-growth B2B SaaS companies, including FP&A and operational finance.
Demonstrated success scaling finance functions through Series B or Series C fundraising cycles.
Exceptional analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and business partnering.
Proven track record managing fundraising processes, investor relations, and board reporting.
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, etc.) and revenue recognition principles.
Excellent communicator, able to distill complex financial data into clear narratives for diverse stakeholders.
Collaborative leadership style with a bias for action and a passion for building high-impact teams.
Experience in AI-driven or data-centric technology environments.
Prior exposure to international operations, including multi-entity operations and tax considerations.
Comfort working in a fast-paced startup culture and navigating ambiguity.
Competitive salary & early stage stock options based on experience
100% coverage of health insurance, with 75% support for dependents
3 weeks paid PTO + Holiday week off between Christmas and NYE
Yearly full-company offsite at a memorable location
Learning stipends
A fun team that values autonomy and trust
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