Sparkle Grooming Co. · 1 day ago
Vice President (VP) of Finance
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expSparkle Grooming Co. is redefining pet care through a membership-based grooming model, and they are seeking a Vice President (VP) of Finance to lead their financial strategy and operations. This role involves partnering with executive leadership and managing financial planning, reporting, and governance to support the company's growth objectives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the senior financial partner to the CEO, COO, and executive team
Own financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
Build scalable financial models supporting unit economics, memberships, labor, and margins
Deliver executive- and board-ready reporting with clear insight into performance, risk, and opportunity
Oversee accounting operations, month-end close, financial statements, and cash management
Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate billing, collections, vendor payments, and scalable processes
Establish strong internal controls, policies, and compliance with GAAP, tax, and franchise requirements
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and legal partners
Partner with development and operations to support strong, repeatable unit economics
Evaluate pricing, membership models, market expansion, and new initiatives through a disciplined financial lens
Support capital planning, financing strategies, and cash flow optimization
Contribute to investor and lender communications with clear, credible financial narratives
Evaluate strategic opportunities, investments, and partnerships
Implement and optimize financial systems, dashboards, and reporting tools
Build and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial alignment across the business
Act as a steward of Sparkle’s culture, values, and standards of accountability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience with senior leadership responsibility
Proven ability to scale finance functions in high-growth environments
Strong FP&A, financial modeling, and strategic planning capabilities
Working knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance
Experience supporting fundraising, financing, or investor reporting
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience in franchising, multi-unit retail, hospitality, or membership-based models preferred
MBA or CPA preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary and performance bonus
Equity participation aligned with long-term value creation
Flexible work environment
Health insurance
Technology allowances
PTO and paid holidays
Company
Sparkle Grooming Co.
Like us, dogs require routine care of their skin, coat, ears, teeth, + nails, to look and feel their best.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ben Crawford
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Aeppli
Chief Operating Officer + Co-Founder
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