VP / SVP of Finance

Elve Speed Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time off

Equity opportunity

Job summary

Elve Speed Inc. is seeking a strategic, hands-on VP/SVP of Finance to build and lead our financial operations as we scale from early growth toward future funding rounds.

You will partner with the CEO to balance high-level planning with daily execution to optimize financial operations, governance, and sustainable growth. You will drive rolling forecasts, unit economics analysis, and ROI-focused budgeting while implementing a scalable tech stack (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Rippling, Carta, Mosaic) to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with 3+ years in a high-growth tech startup.
• Direct fundraising experience preparing for institutional VC rounds.
• Background in investment banking, venture capital, corporate FP&A, or public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale financial operations from early growth to future funding.
• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario models for revenue, expenses, EBITDA and cash flow.
• Oversee GAAP-compliant accounting, month-end close, reporting and tax compliance.
• Strategize capital allocation and budgeting across headcount, CapEx and R&D.
• Support fundraising processes including decks, due diligence, and board reporting.

Skills

Strategic FP&A

Fundraising

Analytical foundation

Advanced modeling

Execution mindset

SaaS stack experience

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Rippling

Carta

Mosaic

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on VP/SVP of Finance to build and lead our financial operations. As a vital partner to the CEO, you will scale our financial infrastructure from early‑stage growth through future funding rounds. You will balance high‑level strategic planning with daily execution to optimize financial operations and drive sustainable growth.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain rolling forecast models to project revenue, expenses, EBITDA, and cash flow, including scenario modeling
• Unit Economics: Track and optimize core metrics like LTV, CAC, gross margins and contribution margins.
• Capital Allocation: Partner with leadership to set department budgets and maximize ROI on headcount, CapEx, and R&D.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Fundraising Strategy / Due Diligence / Board Reporting:
• Work with the CEO on capital structure planning and to execute equity and debt financing.
• Prepare financial decks and commentary for quarterly board meetings and investors.

Accounting & Internal Operations

• Financial Controls: Establish GAAP‑compliant accounting policies, US government compliant practices, internal controls, and tax compliance.
• Month‑End Close: Oversee efficient monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes and reporting.
• Tech Stack Management: Implement and/or optimize automated finance tools for payroll, billing, and ERP.

Key Qualifications

Required Experience

• Startup Track Record: 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with 3+ years in a high‑growth tech startup.
• Fundraising Exposure: Direct experience preparing companies for institutional venture capital rounds.
• Analytical Foundation: Prior background in investment banking, venture capital, corporate FP&A, or public accounting.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Modeling: Elite‑level financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into strategy.
• Execution Mindset: Willingness to operate as a sole contributor initially before scaling a lean team.
• SaaS Tech Stack: Experience with platforms like NetSuite, Quickbooks, Rippling, Carta, or Mosaic.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $180,000 – $250,000 (dependent on experience and funding stage).
• Equity: equity stake in accordance with the salary, with a standard 4‑year vesting schedule.
• Perks: Comprehensive health benefits and generous time off benefits.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous time off benefits
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
• Working closely with multiple Ph.D. and masters‑level engineers
  

What it’s like to work at Elve

We are a small team (but growing!) on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements‑ we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm‑wave RF amplifier market. We ask “dumb” questions all the time because we always have something to learn. We work really hard, make sure to get good sleep, handle conflict intentionally, and expect great things from each other.