Head of Finance

📋 Description

• • Vital Lyfe, Inc. is at the forefront of innovation, redefining personal water autonomy with groundbreaking technology designed for scalability, particularly in regions where traditional infrastructure is lacking. As a dynamic tech company, we are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Head of Finance to spearhead the development and execution of our strategic financial operations. This pivotal role is instrumental in preparing Vital Lyfe for its next significant capital raise, ensuring robust financial infrastructure, and fostering disciplined growth.
• • The Head of Finance will be responsible for building and leading a strategic finance function that not only supports our ambitious growth trajectory but also establishes scalable financial processes. A key focus will be on ensuring operational rigor across all financial domains, including accounting, meticulous cash management, and comprehensive financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• • A primary responsibility will be to lead our capital strategy. This involves providing critical advisory support to the CEO on optimal fundraising amounts, defining clear runway targets, and shaping the company's capital structure to maximize long-term value and minimize risk. You will be the architect of our financial future, guiding strategic decisions that impact our ability to innovate and expand.
• • You will be tasked with building and meticulously maintaining integrated financial models. These models will encompass a wide range of critical business areas, including revenue projections, burn rate analysis, detailed hiring plans, granular unit economics, and capital expenditure forecasts. These models will serve as the bedrock for strategic decision-making and operational planning.
• • Developing sophisticated scenario analyses will be crucial for guiding fundraising efforts, pacing growth initiatives, and proactively managing potential risks. This analytical foresight will empower the leadership team to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
• • A significant part of this role involves supporting investor engagement. This includes the preparation of comprehensive financial materials, managing data rooms, and expertly responding to due diligence inquiries, ensuring Vital Lyfe presents a compelling and transparent financial picture to potential and existing investors.
• • You will be instrumental in designing and implementing scalable accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. This includes establishing strong internal controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, laying the groundwork for sustainable financial operations as the company grows.
• • Owning the monthly close process is a core duty, ensuring that all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This requires a deep understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to financial integrity.
• • You will oversee our outsourced bookkeeping and external accounting partners, maintaining full accountability for the quality and accuracy of their output. This involves effective vendor management and ensuring alignment with Vital Lyfe's financial standards.
• • Establishing clear financial policies, robust approval workflows, and efficient cash management procedures are essential for maintaining financial discipline and control across the organization.
• • Building and maintaining rolling cash flow forecasts and dynamic KPI dashboards will provide the executive team with real-time insights for informed decision-making and strategic adjustments.
• • A key aspect of the role is partnering closely with operations, engineering, and commercial teams. This collaboration will focus on identifying opportunities to improve margins, refine pricing strategies, and optimize the overall cost structure of the business.
• • You will proactively identify and remove operational bottlenecks within financial workflows, enhancing visibility, efficiency, and the overall effectiveness of our financial operations.
• • Creating repeatable financial playbooks and standardized reporting structures is vital for supporting institutional investment readiness, ensuring that Vital Lyfe is well-positioned for future funding rounds and strategic partnerships.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact problems with global relevance, contributing to the scaling of breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience. You will have direct influence on capital strategy and long-term enterprise value creation, gaining early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup. Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment where your financial expertise will directly shape the future of the company.