VP of Finance

We Love AI Jobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 278,000 - 327,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleport, the AI infrastructure identity company, in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks a VP of Finance to lead the full finance function including FP&A, accounting, reporting, and IPO readiness. You will partner with the COO and executive team to scale systems while embedding automation and AI-driven workflows.

You will own planning cycles, build driver-based models, manage investor updates, and ensure GAAP compliance. A senior leader with 18+ years and an MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead financial planning, forecasting and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee accounting, controls, audit readiness, and board/investor reporting.
• Scale the finance team and systems, embedding automation and AI-assisted workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including monthly close and revenue recognition.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance with audit readiness.
• Partner with Sales, Product and Engineering to drive financial accountability and automation.

Skills

US GAAP

ASC 606

FP&A

Financial modeling

SaaS metrics

NetSuite

Workday

Adaptive Insights

Job description

# VP of FinanceTeleportSan Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)Full-time$278,000 – $327,000 / yearAI tools:ClaudeUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageReporting to the COO, you will lead finance across planning, accounting, reporting, and IPO readiness while advising the executive team and board. You will also scale the finance team and systems, with an explicit focus on using automation and AI tools in finance operations.* Permanent* Hybrid* Executive (18+ years)* MBA Preferred### Skills and expertiseUS GAAPASC 606FP&AFinancial modelingSaaS metricsNetSuiteWorkdayAdaptive Insights### Key responsibilities* Lead financial planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision support.* Oversee accounting, financial controls, audit readiness, and board and investor reporting.* Scale the finance team and systems, embedding automation and AI-assisted workflows.## How this job comparesCompared with 8 open executive finance jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays $278K to $327K a year.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 8 open executive finance jobs at 8 companies.Remote work: This job is hybrid. 2 of the 8 executive finance jobs (25%) are remote.AI in this role: Medium. The role uses AI tools and works with AI systems as a regular part of the job. The posting asks the VP to regularly use tools like Claude and embed AI-assisted analysis and workflows into finance operations. AI supports the finance function rather than being the company’s product or the role’s central discipline.## Full descriptionAbout TeleportDon't wait for the future of infrastructure. Be part of it.Teleport is the AI Infrastructure Identity Company. We're solving one of the hardest problems in security: giving every human, machine, workload, and AI agent a cryptographically secured identity, improving engineering velocity while maintaining security. We make trusted computing simple. This gives you the freedom, power, and autonomy to build and innovate with confidence.Remote-first and globally distributed, we work with companies like Nasdaq, DoorDash, and Elastic to secure infrastructure for an AI world.About the RoleReporting to the COO, the VP of Finance will serve as the senior financial executive responsible for the full spectrum of corporate finance, including FP&A, accounting, strategic planning, board reporting, and IPO-readiness. You will manage a high-performing finance team, build the systems and processes that support a scaling infrastructure as a service business, and act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization.This is a high-ownership role for a builder who is equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the details. A successful hire will be able to turn complex business data into clear strategic guidance and scale a lean finance function without losing rigor by leveraging the latest technology available.There is not currently a CFO in place, so there is also potential room for growth into that role for high performers.What You'll doFinancial Planning & Strategy• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the COO and CEO — bringing a financial lens to company-level decisions on market positioning, competitive strategy, pricing, geographic expansion, and capital allocation• Co-own the company’s long-range strategic plan alongside executive leadership, shaping not just the financial expression of strategy but the strategy itself• Identify the financial and operational levers that drive sustainable growth, and advocate for resource allocation decisions that reflect Teleport’s most important strategic bets• Own the annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles, delivering accurate, driver-based financial models across revenue, cost, and headcount• Lead scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to pressure-test strategic options and support key investment decisions• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for the COO, CEO, and Board of Directors by connecting day-to-day performance to long-term strategic goalsAccounting & Controls• Oversee all accounting operations including monthly close, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial statement preparation• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and audit readiness• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisorsBoard & Investor Reporting• Prepare board-level financial packages, investor updates, and management reporting with clarity and precision• Support fundraising, debt financing, and M&A diligence processes as needed• Develop the financial narrative for investors and analysts, underpinned by robust SaaS metricsBusiness Partnering• Partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and People leaders to drive financial accountability across the business• Own financial metrics and provide regular performance analyses• Support revenue operations, pricing strategy, and go-to-market financial planningTeam & Systems Leadership• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team including FP&A, accounting, and revenue operations• Drive the selection, implementation, and optimization of financial systems and tools (ERP, FP&A platforms, billing infrastructure)