Vice President of Finance

Vice President Finance

Please note it is preferred that applicants reside in the Washington D.C. or New York City Metro areas

About Alethea

Founded in 2019, Alethea is a tech company that detects and mitigates instances of disinformation and social media manipulation to help clients navigate the new digital reality. We protect clients from the threat of disinformation that targets brands, reputations, employee safety, or financial bottom lines through our industry-leading investigation and remediation services. 

The VP of Finance owns departmental P&L, fundraising support, and financial modeling, ensuring scalable financial operations to support the company's growth. This role also involves leading the finance function and ensuring financial strategy aligns with Alethea’s objectives. This role is key to building a financially sound organization, and will collaborate across functions. This role reports to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Manage company P&L and ensure accurate financial reporting and financial health
• Oversee pricing and packaging review & evaluation process
• Analyze and report on ROI for sales, marketing, and product investments
• Support fundraising efforts, including preparing financial models and investor materials
• Develop and implement scalable financial processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency and accountability
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team  
• Partner with HR on headcount budgeting and total compensation strategies
• Mentor and develop finance team members
• Engage in hands-on financial operations, such as detailed financial analysis, transaction processing, or process implementation

Requirements:

• Relevant experience: 
• Proven success in  VC backed start-ups between Series A - C. 
• Experienced with data, insights,or security companies, with managed service, SaaS, API
• Experience leading at least one fundraising rounds, ideally from series B to series C

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial principles, accounting, and financial planning
• Strategic Financial Planning: Develops and executes financial strategies that support company growth
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights
• Leadership and Team Management: Leads, manages, and develops finance teams.
• Communication and Presentation: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders and board members
• Integrity and Compliance: Commitment to ethical financial practices and compliance with regulations
• Operational Finance Skills: Involved in detailed financial operations and execution
• Focus and Efficiency: Focuses on achieving financial goals and driving efficiency in financial operations
• Trust and Accountability: Prioritizes trust, transparency, and accountability in financial management and reporting

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Salary and stock options are negotiated based on experience. The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to cash compensation, this role is eligible for a stock option grant.
• Healthcare at the gold-tier level, dental, and vision is fully funded by the employer. 50% of dependent coverage is provided by the employer.  Additional benefits include employer provided life and AD&D insurance and an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services, including generous Mental Wellbeing support. 
• Flexible vacation, sick leave, including office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Employees may also participate in an Employer sponsored 401k, after their 6-month anniversary, with a 3% match. Health Savings (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are also offered.
• Hybrid work environment, with 3 days per week required in office in Washington, D.C or New York.
• Alethea is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work, while maintaining a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Alethea is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work, while maintaining a workforce that represents the communities we serve.