VP of Finance and Operations

Job Description
Role Overview

This newly created role blends core accounting and finance responsibilities with HR and employee benefits administration and elements of general office management. These responsibilities are currently managed by an outsourced provider. This position will be responsible for bringing these functions in house with the support of three full-time employees based in India who handle finance and HR-related tasks.

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a critical function within a fast-growing company. As the company continues to grow, we anticipate this position evolving into a more strategic leadership role with added support staff based in the U.S.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Core Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in a Controller or full-charge bookkeeping role, with direct responsibility for:

Accounts receivable and payable

Financial statement preparation

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (FP&A)

Regulatory compliance

• Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting; bachelor's degree preferred
• CPA designation strongly preferred

Strongly Preferred

• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth company, with a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong HR experience, particularly in managing or supporting distributed/global teams
• Experience with CRMs, accounting software and general workflow automation

Nice to Have

• Experience with international compliance and taxation, particularly U.S.-India operations
• Background in the technology or AI software sector

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finance

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Prepare and manage financial statements and reports
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and compliance (U.S. + India)
• Support investor updates and board materials

Employee Benefits & HR Support

• Manage compensation and benefits programs (U.S. + India)
• Build scalable HR processes (onboarding, performance reviews, L&D)
• Shape talent acquisition strategy with local teams
• Foster culture and employee engagement

Team Management & Growth

• Lead and collaborate with finance & HR team (India-based)
• Identify future U.S. support roles as the company scales
• Promote collaboration and accountability across functions

Office Administration

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and vendor relationships
• Act as point of contact for external service providers

What Success Looks Like

• Efficient, automated AP, AR, expense reports and other finance workflows
• Accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, annual consolidated financial statements
• Timely financial reporting from India
• Streamlined HR operations using existing HR tools (e.g., Zoho People)
• Clear, timely executive dashboards and board-ready reporting

Benefits

What we offer:

• Health benefits and 401(k) plan
• A dynamic, team-oriented culture that is results-driven with clear goals and accountability
• The chance to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment alongside experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into cutting-edge technologies and make real, visible impact