Head of Finance

Xident B.V.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Xident B.V. is seeking its first Head of Finance to design and lead finance from the ground up. You will own monthly close, financial reporting, and board material while shaping our growth through data-driven decision making.

This role focuses on scaling a usage-based pricing model, building scalable financial systems, and partnering with leadership on strategic planning and fundraising through Series A and beyond. Remote-first with a global team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance experience with leadership roles
• Experience at high-growth startups from seed through Series B
• Strong financial modeling skills (Excel/Sheets)
• Understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, LTV, CAC) and usage-based pricing
• Experience with fundraising processes and investor relations
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the finance function as our first dedicated finance hire
• Own monthly close, financial reporting, and board deck preparation
• Develop financial models for usage-based pricing, unit economics, and fundraising
• Model the economics of our two-sided network — costs vs revenue
• Implement financial systems and controls as we scale
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning and resource allocation

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Board reporting

Fundraising knowledge

Excel/Sheets

SaaS metrics

Education

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

We're looking for our first Head of Finance to build financial operations from the ground up. You'll own everything from monthly close to fundraising models, helping us scale our usage-based pricing model from seed stage to Series A and beyond.

Xident is building the future of digital identity verification. Our platform enables businesses to verify users' ages and identities in seconds, while respecting privacy through our unique "Verify Once, Access Everywhere" model.

Founded in 2023, we've already processed over 10M+ verifications processed and serve 500+ businesses. We're a remote-first company with team members across 12 countries.

Our mission is simple: To make identity verification seamless, private, and accessible for everyone. We believe privacy and convenience shouldn't be mutually exclusive, and we're proving it every day.

25+

Team members

500+ businesses

Customers

12

Countries

What You'll Do

• Build and lead the finance function as our first dedicated finance hire
• Own monthly close, financial reporting, and board deck preparation
• Develop financial models for our usage-based pricing, unit economics (verification cost vs. revenue), and fundraising
• Model the economics of our two-sided network — full verification costs vs. Xident ID reuse revenue
• Implement financial systems and controls as we scale
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning and resource allocation

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of finance experience with 3+ years in leadership roles
• Experience at high-growth startups, ideally from seed through Series B
• Strong financial modeling skills (Excel/Sheets mastery required)
• Understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, LTV, CAC) and usage-based pricing models
• Experience with fundraising processes and investor relations
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required

Nice to Have

• Background in fintech, identity, or marketplace/network businesses
• Experience modeling unit economics for usage-based pricing at scale
• International finance experience (EU entities, multi-currency)

Our Hiring Process

We respect your time and aim to complete the entire process within 2-3 weeks. Here's what to expect:

Application Review

3-5 days

Our team reviews your application within 5 business days. We look for relevant experience, passion for our mission, and alignment with our values.

Initial Call

30 minutes

A 30-minute video call with our recruiting team to learn about your background, discuss the role, and answer your questions about Xident.

Technical Assessment

1-2 hours

Role-specific evaluation—this might be a coding challenge, portfolio review, case study, or technical discussion depending on the position.

Team Interviews

2-3 hours

Meet with 3-4 team members including your potential manager and cross-functional partners. We assess technical skills, collaboration, and culture fit.

Final Interview

45 minutes

A conversation with a company leader to discuss your career goals, our vision, and ensure mutual fit. This is also your chance to ask strategic questions.

Offer

24-48 hours

If it's a match, we move quickly. Expect a competitive offer within 48 hours of your final interview, with clear details on compensation and equity.

Privacy by Design

We iterate quickly, gather feedback, and improve continuously.

Ownership Mentality

Everyone owns their domain end-to-end. No finger-pointing, just solutions.

Transparent by Default

We're happy to answer any questions before you apply. Reach out to our team anytime.