VP of Finance and Corporate Development

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Responsibilities • Serve as a strategic financial leader, overseeing investor relations, banking partnerships, governance, and capital strategy • Ensure sustainable growth, financial transparency, and investor confidence by aligning financial planning with corporate objectives • Drive fundraising, optimize capital allocation, and modernize financial systems while maintaining strong governance and compliance • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling to guide executive decisions • Develop KPIs connecting operational performance to financial outcomes (CAC, LTV, cash conversion cycle) • Evaluate ROI on marketing spend, product launches, and strategic initiatives • Lead equity, debt, and hybrid fundraising efforts, from investor sourcing to deal closure • Optimize capital structure to minimize cost of capital while supporting flexibility and growth • Drive M&A and strategic investments, ensuring due diligence and integration • Build investor trust through roadshows, earnings calls, and transparent reporting • Deliver compelling investor presentations, quarterly updates, and annual reports • Manage global and U.S. banking relationships • Oversee debt financing, credit facilities, and liquidity management • Implement working capital optimization strategies and fraud prevention controls • Streamline and automate financial processes for scalability • Ensure compliance with U.S.

GAAP, tax regulations, and governance requirements • Partner with Legal/Compliance to mitigate risks and uphold transparency • Deliver board-level financial reports, forecasts, and insights • Optimize cross-border tax strategies and ensure multi-jurisdiction compliance • Improve payment processing economics and settlement efficiency • Manage inventory financing, supplier terms, and receivables • Build and lead a high-performing finance team across FP&A, treasury, governance, and IR • Mentor finance talent and foster a culture of accountability and integrity Requirements • Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business (MBA or CPA preferred) • 10+ years in senior finance roles • Strong background in investor relations, banking, fundraising, and corporate governance • Deep understanding of U.S. financial regulations and governance frameworks • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial modeling skills • Proven leadership in cross-functional and investor-facing roles • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities • Business-oriented, proactive, and resilient • Strong decision-maker with high integrity and attention to detail • Capable of balancing competing priorities under pressure Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in strategic financial leadership, investor relations, and capital strategy, with a strong focus on financial transparency and compliance.

Proven ability to optimize capital allocation, drive fundraising efforts, and lead high-performing finance teams while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.