Hopper · 14 hours ago

VP of Finance - Controls & FinOps

Boston, MA

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Drive Finance Operations and Automation: Lead and innovate within the Finance Operations and Automation teams to develop and implement cutting-edge finance technologies. Oversee and manage the Company Ledger, ensuring streamlined processes, increased efficiency, and supporting robust data-driven decision-making business wide.

Champion Technology Adoption: Identify and implement new financial software and tools, positioning Hopper’s finance team at the forefront of industry advancements. Monitor industry trends to ensure competitive alignment in finance capabilities.

Control Organization Leadership: Oversee the company's tax and treasury functions to support rapid business growth. Build and maintain a strong internal control environment aligned with the company’s goal of achieving SOX compliance. Own and drive the end-to-end audit process, including relationships with external auditors, statutory account preparations, and serving as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee.

IPO Readiness and Execution: Lead the company’s IPO readiness process, defining resource requirements, building a roadmap, and implementing all necessary changes.

Financial Reporting and Investor Relations: Own the financial reporting cadence, ensuring accuracy, rigor, and compelling storytelling for stakeholders. Serve as a key financial voice in interactions with investors, explaining both granular financials and broader equity narratives as it pertains to statutory requirements.

Team Leadership: Lead and grow a high-performing, tech-enabled finance organization of 25+ team members, fostering innovation, collaboration, and scalability.

Qualification

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Financial LeadershipIPO ExperienceSOX ComplianceInternal ControlsFinance AutomationERP ImplementationsRisk ManagementStrategic Thinking

Required

At least 10+ years in finance leadership roles, preferably including time at high-growth companies.

Direct involvement in IPOs, SOX compliance, and SEC reporting, with experience interacting with Audit Committees and external auditors.

Comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders, including board members, C-level executives, and cross-functional teams.

Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing finance and operations teams in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Strong track record of leveraging technology and automation to streamline finance operations and controls, preferably with experience in ERP implementations or system optimizations.

Deep expertise in establishing and maintaining internal controls, risk management practices, and audit readiness.

Adept at combining data-driven insights with strategic thinking to influence key decisions.