Vice President, Finance - San Francisco, United States - Figure

Figure

Verified Company

San Francisco, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About Figure
Figure is transforming the trillion dollar financial services industry using blockchain technology.

In six years, Figure has unveiled a series of fintech firsts using the Provenance blockchain for loan origination, equity management, private fund services, banking and payments sectors - bringing speed, efficiency and savings to both consumers and institutions.

Today, Figure is one of less than a thousand companies considered a unicorn, globally.

Our mission requires us to have a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can do their absolute best. The team is composed of driven, innovative, collaborative, and curious people who love architecting ground-breaking technologies. We value individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every task and will embrace our culture of innovation.

Every day at Figure is a journey in continuous learning yet a daily focus on getting work done that makes a difference.

Join a team of proven leaders who have already created billions of dollars in value in the FinTech space

Forbes Top 50 Blockchain Companies

Figure Series D Announcement

About the Role

The Vice President of Finance of Figure Technology Solutions will be responsible for driving the financial strategy of the business.

The VP of Finance will work cross functionally with key leaders in the company on budgeting, planning and strategic finance while also directly supervising the fundraising, liquidity, financial modeling and financial reporting.

This person will drive the financial infrastructure, systems, and reporting that will bring Figure to its eventual IPO.

This is a key leadership position, requiring a strong finance professional with a deep understanding of technology as well as balance sheet financial services.

Join us

What you'll do

Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with company goals and objectives, leveraging your expertise to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of a scrappy startup environment.
Oversee financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and longterm financial modeling, with an emphasis on agility and rapid decisionmaking.
Manage cash flow, liquidity, and investment strategies to optimize financial resources, making swift and wellinformed decisions to support the company's growth trajectory.
Lead and mentor a highperforming finance team, instilling a sense of urgency and adaptability while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Help drive profitability and financial performance against our long term strategy and goals in preparation for an IPO
Oversee a team that embeds across the organization, bringing analysis, financial discipline and rigor to strategic decision making inside and outside of the finance organization
Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting while also providing key insights and analysis to make recommendations for improvement, leveraging realtime data and feedback loops to drive continuous optimization.

What We Look For

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
10+ years of experience in senior finance roles within financial services, with a focus on the FinTech Industry
Experience at public filers, and ideally experience at a company during its IPO process, with a comprehensive understanding of the IPO process and the ability to lead the company through this significant milestone.
The ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent, with a track record of successfully navigating complexities
Strong understanding of budget management and planning, financial operations, regulated financial services, and accounting principles.
Ability to understand the financial investor perspective and mindset
Exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
Strong communication skills ability to articulate verbally and in writing, plans, processes, policies and issues to stakeholders.
Strong entrepreneurialism, work ethic and handson approach.
Ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent.
Ability to handle several projects at once while staying organized, detail oriented and diligent.
Strategic thinker with a track record of driving business growth and profitability.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced startup environment

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Company quarterly performance based bonus
Equity stock options package
Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents
Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
In office, remote, and hybrid work location options
Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of