VP of Finance and Corporate Development

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial leader, overseeing investor relations, banking partnerships, governance, and capital strategy
• Ensure sustainable growth, financial transparency, and investor confidence by aligning financial planning with corporate objectives
• Drive fundraising, optimize capital allocation, and modernize financial systems while maintaining strong governance and compliance
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling to guide executive decisions
• Develop KPIs connecting operational performance to financial outcomes (CAC, LTV, cash conversion cycle)
• Evaluate ROI on marketing spend, product launches, and strategic initiatives
• Lead equity, debt, and hybrid fundraising efforts, from investor sourcing to deal closure
• Optimize capital structure to minimize cost of capital while supporting flexibility and growth
• Drive M&A and strategic investments, ensuring due diligence and integration
• Build investor trust through roadshows, earnings calls, and transparent reporting
• Deliver compelling investor presentations, quarterly updates, and annual reports
• Manage global and U.S. banking relationships
• Oversee debt financing, credit facilities, and liquidity management
• Implement working capital optimization strategies and fraud prevention controls
• Streamline and automate financial processes for scalability
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax regulations, and governance requirements
• Partner with Legal/Compliance to mitigate risks and uphold transparency
• Deliver board-level financial reports, forecasts, and insights
• Optimize cross-border tax strategies and ensure multi-jurisdiction compliance
• Improve payment processing economics and settlement efficiency
• Manage inventory financing, supplier terms, and receivables
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team across FP&A, treasury, governance, and IR
• Mentor finance talent and foster a culture of accountability and integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years in senior finance roles
• Strong background in investor relations, banking, fundraising, and corporate governance
• Deep understanding of U.S. financial regulations and governance frameworks
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proven leadership in cross-functional and investor-facing roles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities
• Business-oriented, proactive, and resilient
• Strong decision-maker with high integrity and attention to detail
• Capable of balancing competing priorities under pressure

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic financial leadership, investor relations, and capital strategy, with a strong focus on financial transparency and compliance. Proven ability to optimize capital allocation, drive fundraising efforts, and lead high-performing finance teams while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.