VP of Finance

About Compa

Compa is a venture-backed AI startup revolutionizing the future of compensation! We're bringing AI-forward tools and human-centered engineering to make pay competitive and fair, for all. By offering a premier, live compensation data platform that delivers top-tier intelligence to enterprise teams, we enable the world's largest companies to make smart and fair decisions while staying competitive and compliant. In dynamic job markets during the rise of AI, companies need the best data to stay competitive!

Our force-multiplying team is powered by live data and thoughtful design, and our products have earned the trust of the world’s largest companies: NVIDIA, Stripe, DoorDash, OpenAI, Moderna, Workday, Ulta, Target, and more.

Come build with us!

The Role

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on VP, Finance to join our leadership team at a pivotal stage of growth. As a venture-backed Series B company, we are scaling rapidly — expanding our team, refining our go-to-market engine, and building operational foundations for long-term success.

The VP, Finance will serve as both a strategic thought partner to the CEO and executive team, as well as architect of a world-class finance organization. This is an ideal role for a finance leader looking to build a scalable finance function and grow into a CFO-level position as the business scales.

What You'll Do

Executive Leadership & Strategic Partnership

Shape company strategy through a financial lens alongside the CEO and executive team

Drive data-informed decision-making across Product, Engineering, GTM, People, and Operations teams

Translate complex financial data into clear insights guiding investment, headcount, pricing, and resource allocation

Own financial readouts to board and investors

Financial Planning & Capital Strategy

Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning

Develop financial models supporting growth initiatives, M&A evaluation, and capital allocation

Partner with CEO on fundraising strategy and investor diligence

Monitor key financial metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV, burn, Magic Number, Credit Burndown) for sustainable scaling

Manage treasury function, banking relationships, and working capital optimization

Build & Scale the Finance Organization

Recruit and develop a top-tier finance and accounting team

Design organizational structure that scales with company growth and complexity

Develop future finance leaders and foster culture of continuous learning

Finance Systems, Processes & Infrastructure

Design and implement scalable financial systems, reporting tools, and processes for Series B+ environments

Drive automation and operational efficiencies across billing, revenue recognition, reporting, and planning

Build data governance and integrate finance systems with company-wide infrastructure

Establish internal controls and compliance frameworks for Series C, international expansion, and IPO readiness

Accounting, Risk & Governance

Oversee all accounting operations: general ledger, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, and close processes

Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP

Develop enterprise risk management framework and governance structures

Manage audit processes and external accounting relationships

What We're Looking For

10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with significant time in venture-backed, high-growth startups (Series A–C preferred)

Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing finance and accounting teams with career development pathways

Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and growth modeling in scaling companies

Strong understanding of AI credits-based and recurring revenue business models and unit economics

Experience partnering with executive teams, presenting to boards and investors

Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable financial systems, processes, and infrastructure

Strong accounting foundation with expertise in revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial operations

Highly analytical with ability to simplify complexity, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate to non-financial audiences

Hands-on, low-ego leader comfortable operating strategically and tactically with genuine interest in developing others

As a Plus

Experience leading finance through Series C or later-stage fundraising

Banking relationship management and treasury function experience

Exposure to IPO readiness, SEC reporting, or international finance operations

Familiarity with modern fintech solutions, data analytics platforms, and RPA/automation in finance

CPA and/or MBA highly preferred

Compa offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and parental leave, equity, company offsites, continuous education, commuter benefits and a flexible work environment.