Vice President, Finance

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Databases are the beating heart of every business in the world.

Cockroach Labs is the team behind CockroachDB, an open source, distributed SQL database. We strive to build infrastructure that keeps pace with the world, so developers can focus on what matters most: building the best products. Come and join us on our mission to Make Data Easy. Are you ready to aim high and build to last?

We are seeking a Vice President, Finance to lead our finance and accounting-related initiatives, set the strategic vision, and manage financially-oriented conversations with external stakeholders. We are headed through an exciting time at Cockroach Labs with increased revenue from our customer relationships. We are excited to work with an individual who thrives in a rapid growth environment and enjoys building out robust finance and accounting functions to support all associated company needs and managing fundraising/corp dev diligence efforts. This position will report directly to the CEO with extensive cross-functional interaction.

The Role

Financial Strategy

  • Lead financial models and forecasting process on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis to support attainment of the company's immediate growth objectives as well as long-term growth objectives (3-5 years).
  • Partner with CEO and CRO on company-wide budgeting, forecasting, cash forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop annual operating plans, sales forecasts, periodic forecasts, and forecasting schedules.
  • Develop and improve dashboards to track business KPIs; identify trends and proactively engage with functional leaders to stay ahead of the curve, keeping up with industry best practices.
  • Build a business partner-oriented finance team and establish strong partnerships with each functional department head in initiatives like the annual budgeting process.
  • Implement and manage software, systems, and processes to supporting accounting, financial planning, and payment processing.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and accounting team.

External Partnerships & Reporting

  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., Board of Directors, banking partners and potential investors) regarding company finances.
  • Lead financial due diligence for fundraising efforts, large deals, contracts, and negotiations.
  • Own the company’s annual equity (409a) valuations and coordinate with outside counsel for equity administration matters surrounding option and restricted stock grants.
  • Calculate stock compensation expense using equity administration platform.

Accounting & Payroll

  • Oversee monthly accounting close activities and ensure compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.
  • Document internal controls, policies and procedures related to financial reporting and compliance.
  • Manage audits, tax advisors and 3rd party professional service providers.
  • Manage payroll systems and processes, including managing tax and incentives strategy, and compensation planning.

Operations

  • Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external, providing timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
  • Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
  • Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization, which includes implementing automation at every stage..
  • Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.

The Expectations

In your first 30 days, you will assess where we are with our finances and where we need to be. We believe that it's important for you to take this first month to become familiar with our technology and our company. We want you to take this time to ask questions, build relationships (internal and external), and generate ideas on how to lay the foundation for your team’s success. This foundation will help you will understand how to navigate our environment and give you a grasp of the current business model.

After 3 months, you'll be fully integrated into the team. At this time, you should have a solid understanding of the company’s operations, systems, and procedures. You should also understand where our pain points are and have a solid plan in place for an immediate strategy to make an impact, with a long-term vision in place.

You

  • Highly operational leader who can own the full spectrum of financial responsibilities for a rapidly growing SaaS startup.
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset: enjoys the challenge of a fast-paced, complex environment and is highly motivated, proactive and detailed-oriented.
  • Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and how to manage against them.
  • Prior experience leading fundraising diligence efforts, ideally at a growth stage company.
  • Strong technical, analytical skills.
  • Understanding of GAAP and experience managing the accounting function.
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 5 years as a Director or VP of Finance.

 

Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at [email protected].

 

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Location

Our HQ is centrally located on the border of Chelsea, Manhattan's vibrant arts neighborhood, and the trendy Flatiron District. Known for a rich and diverse dining scene, there are no shortages of cafes and eclectic lunch, dinner, and happy hour options to explore in this area.

An Insider's view of Cockroach Labs

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What are Cockroach Labs Perks + Benefits

Cockroach Labs Benefits Overview

Well-being for All: We partner with Spring Health (12 pre-paid sessions per year), LiveHealth Online, and an Employee Assistance Program to provide free counseling and mental health support on our team.

Flexible Time Off: Take time off when you need it and disconnect when you're not at work. Arrange your calendar in the way that makes the most sense for your unique personal and professional priorities.

Having Fun Together: In addition to sharing meals and snacks in the office and through online #donut meetings, we dedicate company time to bond through activities and events that include trivia, karaoke, paint-alongs, games, cocktail crafting, cooking, fitness classes, and more.

Team Trips: These might be trips to the NYC HQ or to camp in the mountains. The connections made in these environments build friendships, inspire ideas, and deepen the ties which make working together fun and productive.

Learning is Good: We provide an annual stipend to support your learning and development. We also host free professional development workshops throughout the year.

Parental Leave & Family Planning: We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents after 30 days with us, individualized transition time and re-entry support with 10 transition days to use during the first month after returning from leave; plus $500 baby bucks.

Health, Retirement, & Other Perks: competitive health insurance coverage for you & your dependents; One Medical membership; XP Health smart vision platform benefits; gym discounts; gender-affirming care; life insurance; free Covid testing; employee discounts & perks through SmartSpend; commuter benefits; FSA; 401(k).

Culture
Volunteer in local community
CRL dedicates at least 2 days per year to volunteering and our ERGs organize volunteer events throughout the year. For each hired referral, we donate $2,500 to the referrer's charity of choice.
Partners with nonprofits
CRL has ongoing partnerships with orgs including Black Girls Code and Marcy Lab. Our marketing, events, and recruiting teams have long replaced swag gifts with charity-based campaigns.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
CRL regularly conducts company-wide and departmental trainings on avoiding unconscious bias, anti-harassment, and fairness in hiring.
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
CRL's CREWS groups aim to foster inclusivity and connection. POC@CRL, Women of CRL, Infinite Colors (neurodivergence), and Roacher Pride are currently active, and any Roacher can make a new one!
Hiring practices that promote diversity
CRL has built more equitable hiring practices with resume-less, exercise-based interviews and standardized rubrics across all interviews, along with regularly conducted unconscious bias training.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
CRL's employees have the opportunity to elect into an FSA which allows them to make pre-tax contributions to an account for medical expenses.
Disability insurance
U.S. employees are covered by Cockroach Labs's short- and long-term disability insurance.
Dental insurance
Cockroach Labs offers comprehensive dental coverage with preventative care coverage at no cost to employees.
Vision insurance
We cover 100% of the premium for vision insurance which covers up to $130 in frames or contact lenses per year and XP Health membership (includes 3 $180 benefit credits for eyewear or lenses).
Health insurance
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance for you, your spouse, partner, and/or dependents, along with One Medical and LiveHealth Online memberships.
Life insurance
Cockroach Labs offers competitive life insurance to our employees.
Pet insurance
Lower vet bills by up to 90% with a pet insurance policy.
Wellness programs
We offer a gym reimbursement program and contribute to CitiBike memberships.
Team workouts
Our Workplace Experience team organizes wellness events including summer yoga and outdoor retreats when conditions allow. Members of our #fitness channel meet daily for 15 min workouts.
Mental health benefits
Cockroach Labs partners with Spring Health to provide pre-paid therapy sessions to all employees in addition to an EAP and a LiveHealth Online membership.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Equity compensation is determined by the impact we expect an individual to have in their role paired with the risk that earlier employees took in joining the company.
Charitable contribution matching
Cockroach Labs matches employee referral bonuses with an equivalent donation to a 501(c)(3) organization of the employee's choice.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Dependent FSAs allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for child care during the day or before/after school. Cockroach Labs also gift new parents $500 Baby Bucks to use on family essentials.
Generous parental leave
We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents after 30 days with us, individualized transition time and re-entry support with 10 transitions days to use during the first month back.
Family medical leave
Employees in need may qualify for a leave of absence to care for their own serious health condition or that of a spouse, child, or parent.
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Cockroach Labs regularly hosts Connect + Contribute Days, company-wide opportunities to volunteer or contribute to your community on company time.
Sabbatical
Employees with over five years of service who have significantly impacted the company's success are eligible for up to three months of sabbatical leave.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Cockroach Labs offers up to two weeks per year of sick leave in addition to flexible PTO.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Pre-tax Commuter Account & Citi Bike Membership Contributions.
Company-sponsored outings
Monthly Company Activities, Holiday Parties, & Bi-Annual Company Trips.
Free daily meals
CRL offices have fully stocked kitchens. In-office employees receive lunch stipends Mon-Thurs and order custom meals via a platform that donates a meal to alleviate food insecurity for each order.
Free snacks and drinks
All corporate offices have fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks and beverages. Visit the NYC HQ for cold brew on tap!
Company-sponsored happy hours
Cockroach Labs regularly hosts in-office and virtual happy hours. Our POC@CRL CREWS group hosts monthly "Wine Wednesday" Kickbacks.
Recreational clubs
Recreational Clubs at Cockroach Labs includes #fitness, ping pong, book club, and more!
Relocation assistance
Relocation assistance for you and your family to move to a corporate office location (as applicable).
Fitness stipend
Cockroach Labs offers a gym reimbursement program and CitiBike membership discounts. We also have a gym in our NYC HQ!
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Learning is Good resources including a yearly L&D stipend (up to $1500 per year).
Lunch and learns
Lunch & Learns are regularly hosted at Cockroach Labs.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
New Roachers are paired with a "Roachmate" to act as guides and buddies through onboarding. The Engineering department offers a formalized Mentorship Program.
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

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