VP FINANCE

The VP of Finance will serve as the senior finance leader and strategic business partner to executive leadership during a critical stage of commercialization and operational scale. This individual will lead all aspects of financial planning & analysis, financial modeling, reporting, operational finance, and accounting infrastructure while supporting investor relations and future fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for a highly adaptable finance professional who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and is energized by broad exposure across strategy, operations, manufacturing, and long-term business growth.

Worksite Location: Hybrid opportunity based in the Minneapolis metro area. Seeking Twin Cities-based candidates.

Salary Range: $160-$175 + BONUS + EQUITY

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and additional employee benefit programs.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Lead all financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial modeling activities for the organization
• Refine and maintain complex financial models to support scaling operations, manufacturing ramp-up, and future fundraising initiatives
• Build and oversee financial reporting processes, KPI dashboards, and executive/board reporting packages
• Establish and manage accounting infrastructure, internal controls, and reporting processes in partnership with external accounting providers
• Partner closely with leadership on strategic planning, pricing analysis, margin optimization, and scalability initiatives
• Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, including costing, inventory management, supply chain dynamics, and unit economics
• Support current and future capital raise initiatives, including investor presentations, diligence materials, and financial analysis
• Participate in board meetings and maintain strong relationships with investors and strategic stakeholders
• Assist leadership in evaluating operational and financial risks associated with scaling production and commercialization efforts
• Help optimize international operational and financial structures, including customs, tax considerations, and cross-border logistics
• Build scalable finance processes and infrastructure capable of supporting rapid organizational growth
• Operate as a highly hands-on member of the leadership team with broad exposure across multiple business functions
• Serve as a key liaison with external finance, accounting, tax, legal, and technology partners/vendors
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally within a startup, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment
• Strong FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, and advanced financial modeling experience required
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operational finance, or supply chain-intensive businesses strongly preferred
• Knowledge of costing, inventory management, and unit economics required
• Ability to operate strategically while also executing tactically in a lean and evolving environment
• Experience supporting investor relations, fundraising activities, and board-level reporting preferred
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively across operational and financial teams
• International business exposure, including customs, tax, logistics, or cross-border operations, is a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high energy, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for innovation and sustainability
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments

About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes-they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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