Head of Finance Russian-English Speaking

Whizz; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizz is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance department and support rapid growth in the e-bike subscription service industry. The ideal candidate will establish financial processes, conduct forecasting, and ensure budgeting control while fostering an environment of operational excellence. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably in a high-growth startup.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience with capital raising and understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable financial processes for day-to-day operations and reporting.
• Create financial models for new products and strategic planning.
• Ensure financial control and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Bilingual (Russian, English)

Job description

Company Overview

Whizz is an innovative e-bike/e-moped subscription service catering to delivery drivers in the US. We partner with leading companies like DoorDash and Grubhub, offering affordable $169/month rental subscriptions to independent delivery workers. In just three years, Whizz has grown rapidly, managing a fleet of 4,000 e-bikes across the US, achieving a remarkable 100% year-over-year growth rate. Our mission is to serve an underserved audience of gig workers, aiming to manage the largest electric two-wheeler fleet in the US. Our dynamic team of 150 people is expanding quickly.

Mission of the Role

The Head of Finance will establish and lead a finance department that underpins the company’s rapid growth with operational excellence and strategic financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Reliable Financial Processes: Develop and implement effective, transparent, and reliable financial processes, including day-to-day operations, accounting, internal/external reporting, budgeting, and analytics.
• Develop Financial Modeling and Forecasting: Create and maintain accurate financial models and forecasts to support the planning of new products, geographical expansion, and strategic hypotheses.
• Improve Budgeting and Cash Flow Management: Ensure cost-efficiency and financial control, enhance transparency, and maintain precision in daily spending while supporting the company's active growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably in a high-growth startup in the US.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience with capital raising and/or investment funding on both sides, venture capital.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations in the US.
• Experience building and leading a high-performing finance team on a day-to-day basis.
• Readiness to work in a high-growth startup environment, capable of building processes from scratch.
• Russian speaker with excellent English required.
• Experience with inventory accounting is highly desirable or willingness to learn quickly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead the finance function in a rapidly growing startup.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Potential for career growth and advancement within the company.

Join Whizz and play a crucial role in revolutionizing the e-bike/e-moped subscription industry while supporting the gig economy. We'd love to hear from you if you’re a strategic finance leader passionate about driving growth and operational excellence.

Location: Remote

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Deel

Minimum Experience: Senior Manager/Supervisor