Head of Finance & People Ops - Remote

VC Lab; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package comm.

Vibrant and flexible work environment

Remote work with unlimited PTO

Job summary

VC Lab is building a scalable finance function in a fast-growing fintech startup. This role covers day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, payroll, HR collaboration, and governance, with remote eligibility for US-based candidates (preferably Bay Area).

You will partner with venture capital activities and leadership to support rapid growth and compliance across state and federal levels. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in finance, strong modeling ability, and excellent communication, ready

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance including accounting, FP&A and systems
• Experience in a rapidly scaling fintech environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of success working with cross functional teams
• Background in financial modeling and projections
• Pro user of Excel and Google Sheets and experience with modern finance stack
• Understanding of the nuances of accounting with startup investing
• Proactive attitude to tackle any opportunity or challenge
• Skills to create and leverage logical solutions to complex problems
• Detail-oriented and analytical nature
• Able to prioritize and balance multiple tasks; strong organizational and time management skills are required
• Nice to have: interest and experience in venture capital industry

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations of a fast growing startup
• Forecasting and budgeting
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections and payroll
• Assist with hiring, benefits and human resources
• Working closely with fund accounting and finance team
• Provide financial reports to the leadership team and Board
• Manage State and Federal compliance and reporting
• Implement accounting and other finance software systems
• Manage the Cap Table

Skills

Finance leadership

Forecasting & budgeting

Payroll management

AP/AR

HR collaboration

Financial reporting

Cap table management

Financial modeling

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Google Sheets

Startup finance

Job description

VC Lab is building a scalable finance function in a fast-growing fintech startup. This role covers day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, payroll, HR collaboration, and governance, with remote eligibility for US-based candidates (preferably Bay Area).

You will partner with venture capital activities and leadership to support rapid growth and compliance across state and federal levels. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in finance, strong modeling ability, and excellent communication, ready