Interim Head of Finance

Vaco; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Interim Head of Finance & Operations in San Francisco for a hybrid role requiring on-site presence at least two days per week. The position targets a three-month duration with potential extension or longer-term opportunities.

The role leads finance, accounting, and operations for domestic and international entities, coordinating internal and outsourced resources, and ensuring accurate reporting, cash forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance and operations within an early-stage, venture-backed company.
• Strong hands-on expertise across close management, consolidations, forecasting, cash planning, revenue recognition, payroll, equity administration, and financial reporting.
• Multi-entity and international finance experience, including coordination across domestic and overseas operations.
• Experience supporting usage-based billing models, fundraising activities, board reporting, and investor requests.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and accounting activities across domestic and international entities while coordinating internal and outsourced resources.
• Oversee month-end close, multi-entity consolidations, management reporting, and financial projections.
• Maintain cash forecasts and provide leadership with visibility into spending, liquidity, runway, and future funding needs.
• Manage usage-based customer billing and revenue recognition in partnership with commercial and operational teams.
• Oversee payroll, employee benefits, retirement plan administration, and related financial processes.
• Coordinate domestic and international tax matters, required filings, transfer-pricing activities, and indirect-tax compliance with external advisors.
• Support fundraising diligence, board preparation, investor requests, and strategic financial planning.

Skills

Finance leadership

Forecasting

Cash planning

Revenue recognition

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Interim Head of Finance & Operations

Our client, an early-stage technology company, is seeking an Interim Head of Finance & Operations to lead financial and operational activities across its domestic and international entities.

This role is hybrid, with on-site attendance required at least two days per week in San Francisco.This role has a minimum duration of approximately three months, with the potential for extension or consideration for a longer-term opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead finance and accounting activities across domestic and international entities while coordinating internal and outsourced resources
• Oversee month-end close, multi-entity consolidations, management reporting, and financial projections
• Maintain cash forecasts and provide leadership with visibility into spending, liquidity, runway, and future funding needs
• Manage usage-based customer billing and revenue recognition in partnership with commercial and operational teams
• Oversee payroll, employee benefits, retirement plan administration, and related financial processes
• Manage equity administration, including ownership records, employee awards, valuation coordination, and leadership reporting
• Coordinate domestic and international tax matters, required filings, transfer-pricing activities, and indirect-tax compliance with external advisors
• Support fundraising diligence, board preparation, investor requests, and strategic financial planning
• Calculate sales commissions and contribute to recurring commercial pipeline reviews
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on customer agreements and other operational matters
• Oversee office vendors, facilities needs, and general business operations
• Manage international finance personnel and external service providers while strengthening processes, controls, and accountability

Requirements:

• Experience leading finance and operations within an early-stage, venture-backed company
• Strong hands-on expertise across close management, consolidations, forecasting, cash planning, revenue recognition, payroll, equity administration, and financial reporting
• Multi-entity and international finance experience, including coordination across domestic and overseas operations
• Experience supporting usage-based billing models, fundraising activities, board reporting, and investor requests
• Proven ability to manage outsourced accounting, legal, tax, and operational providers while remaining accountable for outcomes
• Strong judgment, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to operate independently in an evolving environment

Compensation:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.