Head of Finance

Been the first or very early finance hire at a high-growth company Personally implemented systems, closed the books, owned the model, and taken a company through its first audits Comfortable toggling between 10,000-ft strategy and ground-level detail Strong command of driver-based modeling, scenario analysis, and cohort economics Experience moving from QuickBooks to ERP Clear communicator who can translate complexity into crisp narratives Comfortable reviewing terms, standardizing templates, and leading vendor renegotiations Experience supporting comp design, leveling, and workforce planning Bias for action, move fast, measure results, and improve the system Experience with multi-location and / or revenue-share / transactional business Hardware / inventory familiarity Prior ownership of legal / G&A functions beyond “pure” finance Experience preparing for / leading the company’s first audits

Maintain and improve a driver-based, forward-looking model Track and improve margins and P&Ls by location Build lightweight, reliable budget vs. actuals and KPI dashboards Lead transition from QuickBooks to a scalable ERP Own Carta hygiene, option grants, refreshes, and board approvals Keep company investor and board ready Identify large cost buckets, renegotiate vendor terms Partner with leadership on comp philosophy, leveling frameworks, and headcount planning Coordinate commercial contract review, insurance matters, and office operations Maintain cash forecasts, evaluate debt options, cultivate banking relationships Build simple ROI templates and decision frameworks