Vice President, Finance
Chownow·2 days ago
The VP, Finance will play a critical role in driving high-quality decision-making across ChowNow, creating financial rhythm and structure, communicating financial results and trends, and modeling complex opportunities. This role has a wide-ranging scope of responsibility and is best suited to a self-starter who excels at building scalable solutions, is able to connect the dots across the organization, and enjoys a broad scope spanning accounting, finance, investor relations, and business partnership.
This role reports directly to the CEO and will manage the Finance team and business operations analytics professionals.
This is a remote role based in the United States. Please note: ChowNow is not eligible to employ in every state and the recruiting team will confirm location and eligibility before moving past initial stages.
Core Responsibilities:
- Successfully manage, lead, and grow a team of high-performing finance professionals
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Work cross-functionally to develop operating policies, procedures, and improvement programs for the attainment of corporate and business objectives
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Improve operating teams’ understanding of financial levers and performance, and budget adherence, through thoughtful and transparent analysis and partnership
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Lead the financial planning process across the company, including quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasting, while overseeing the Corporate & Strategic Finance team
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Build and improve financial models that enable effective decision-making regarding the company’s revenue growth strategy, cost structure, and expansion opportunities; own the company’s three-statement financial model
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Establish and maintain key metrics to provide insight into business performance, and build complex financial models and analyses
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Drive alignment on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business results and evaluate the health of the business
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Strategically manage ongoing financial analysis, including monthly/quarterly budget variance analyses at the company-wide and department level, and partner with the Accounting team to support the month-end close process
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Provide insightful and trusted counsel to the Executive team, senior leadership team, and Board on financial issues related to the overall performance of the company
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Advise senior management on the financial implications of business activities, making recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance
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Develop and communicate key financial metrics to create transparency into financial performance
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Prepare and analyze management presentations, including monthly reporting packages, Board of Directors materials, QBR, and Finance Review
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Serve as a key business partner and contributor to growth strategy, tactics, and mid- and long-range planning
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Provide strategic thought leadership and analysis to identify actionable opportunities across the business
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Support the CEO in fundraising efforts by developing financial models, diligence materials, and reports on key operating metrics
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Provide additional support and contribution to company initiatives, including M&A opportunities
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Develop and implement efficient financial processes and systems that support a rapidly growing business
Team & Organizational Leadership
Financial Planning & Modeling
Executive & Board Partnership
Strategic Initiatives
You Should Apply If You Have:
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10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, or Management Consulting, including 5+ years of experience directly managing a Finance team
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Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with deep experience in financial modeling and corporate planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights/Planful, or similar)
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SaaS marketplace industry experience
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Experience as a pressure-tested leader who has previously led finance within a high-growth, fast-paced/scale environment, with the ability to develop and implement systems, tools, and processes that increase business clarity
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Deep experience in financial modeling, ideally with a foundation in investment banking
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Strong proficiency in financial planning and budgeting tools
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Excellent judgment and well-honed prioritization skills, including the ability to articulate frameworks and think creatively about lightweight solutions
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Demonstrated pattern of thinking holistically about a business and using data to tell a story
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A highly analytical mind, with the ability to quantitatively frame strategic initiatives and financially operationalize activities of the company
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Clear communication, strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking needed to effectively share and engage the entire organization in the company’s key financial drivers
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A proven ability to look around corners, identify opportunities, and manage risks
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA preferred
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An Entrepreneurial drive and are mission motivated, with a high level of energy demonstrating effectiveness in a fast-paced, dynamic culture
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The ability to ask tough questions and challenge assumptions of team members — including executive team members — in a productive, non-combative way
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Are collaborative, have a low-ego, and are focused on putting the team and business first
About Our Benefits:
- Estimated On-Target Earnings (OTE): $270,000- $320,000 (depending on candidate experience and location)
- Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
- A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times where we focus on creating a great employee experience.
- Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Mental Health Coverage - we offer several programs to support your mental health and wellness goals.
- Unlimited Paid Vacation. We expect you to work hard, but still enjoy your personal life
- 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents (within the first year of birth or adoption), 8 Weeks of Paid Pregnancy Leave.
- 401(k) Matching
- Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program
- Employee Stock Incentive Plan.
- Pet insurance for your fur babies
- Consistent & fair leadership: we’ll share info, set clear goals, show you respect, and treat everyone fairly.
- Enough freedom to spread your wings while still holding you accountable.
Market context
Measured from remote postings we have tracked ourselves — not self-reported survey data.
What Executive Finance roles in Americas pay
- 25th
- $170k
- Median
- $205k
- 75th
- $250k
Based on 765 comparable postings with disclosed salaries, last 12 months.
How Chownow is hiring
- Last 90 days
- 20 roles
- Total tracked
- 67
- Hiring across
- 10 job families
Tracked since October 2025.