VP, Strategic Finance

Teleport

. Serve as a strategic thought partner to the COO and CEO on market positioning, competitive strategy, pricing, geographic expansion, and capital allocation .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesLead💰 $278,000 - $327,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive financial leadership with a strong command of GAAP accounting, SaaS financial metrics, and strategic financial planning. Proven ability to lead high-performing finance teams and drive sustainable growth in high-growth B2B environments.

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Financial LeadershipGAAP AccountingSaaS Financial MetricsFinancial Systems ImplementationStrategic Financial Planning

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingScenario AnalysisSensitivity ModelingRevenue RecognitionFinancial Statement PreparationResource AllocationPerformance AnalysisCapital AllocationCompliance ManagementAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Collaborative Decision-MakingMentoringCommunicationStrategic ThinkingData-Driven Analysis

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteWorkdayAdaptive InsightsERP SystemsFP&A SystemsBilling SystemsClaude

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFAMBA

Industry Keywords

B2BCybersecuritySaaSInfrastructure TechnologySeries D/E/F StagesIPO PreparationFinancial AccountabilityInvestor RelationsM&A DiligenceAutomated Financial Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the COO and CEO on market positioning, competitive strategy, pricing, geographic expansion, and capital allocation
Co-own the company’s long-range strategic plan with executive leadership
Identify financial and operational levers driving sustainable growth and advocate for resource allocation
Own annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles, delivering driver-based financial models for revenue, cost, and headcount
Lead scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling for strategic options and investment decisions
Translate financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership and the Board
Oversee accounting operations, including monthly close, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and financial statement preparation
Maintain internal controls and compliance with US GAAP and audit readiness
Manage external auditors and tax advisors
Prepare board-level financial packages, investor updates, and management reporting
Support fundraising, debt financing, and M&A diligence
Develop the financial narrative for investors and analysts using SaaS metrics
Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and People leaders on financial accountability
Own financial metrics and provide regular performance analyses
Support revenue operations, pricing strategy, and go-to-market financial planning
Lead, mentor, and scale the finance team across FP&A, accounting, and revenue operations
Select, implement, and optimize ERP, FP&A, and billing systems
Build scalable, automated financial processes for rapid growth and public-company readiness
Embed automation, AI-assisted analysis, and intelligent workflows into finance operations
Promote tools such as Claude for modeling, reporting, and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

18+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant time as VP of Finance, CFO, or equivalent senior finance executive
Proven success at a high-growth B2B Cybersecurity, SaaS, or infrastructure technology company in Series D/E/F stages with over $200M in ARR
Strong command of GAAP accounting, SaaS financial metrics, financial controls, and audit processes
Experience supporting a company through Series C+, late-stage private, or IPO preparation
Ability to present complex financial matters to executive teams, boards, and investors
Ability to build and lead high-performing, geographically distributed finance teams
Hands-on experience evaluating, selecting, and scaling financial systems such as NetSuite, Workday, Adaptive Insights, or comparable platforms
Collaborative, data-driven decision-making in a fast-moving, distributed environment
Ability to be in-person at the HQ in Oakland, CA, a few times a week
CPA, CFA, or MBA from a leading program is nice to have
Open-source or developer-tools experience is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extensive health coverage
Annual expense budget
Rest and recovery policies that maximize your ability to recharge
Retirement savings plans
Professional development opportunities
Equity
Bonus