VP, FinanceSan Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

VP, Finance

As Relyance AI's VP of Finance, you will be responsible for leading all accounting and financial planning and analysis functions, driving strategic financial decisions, and ensuring robust financial health to support Relyance AI's rapid growth and mission to be the new standard in trust and governance.

You will leverage your deep FP&A expertise to provide critical insights, manage financial and accounting operations, and collaborate closely with leadership. This role is pivotal in shaping Relyance AI's financial future and directly contributing to our overall success.

As a VP, Finance, your role will include :

• Strategic Business Partner to the CEO Translate product bets into capital-efficient growth; pressure-test every BU plan and surface data-driven go / no-go decisions to CEO & Board. Leading and overseeing all aspects of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling to support strategic initiatives and while balancing operational goals. Provide critical financial insights and recommendations to the executive team and department heads to support business decision-making, resource allocation, and performance optimization.
• Build a Predictive FP&A Engine Build the next-gen scenario-based models (top-down & bottom-up) that move from "rear-view reporting" to "real-time course-correction." Developing and implementing robust financial strategies, systems, and processes that drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability for a high-growth SaaS company.
• Operational Excellence Providing critical financial insights and recommendations to the executive team and department heads to support business decision-making, resource allocation, and performance optimization. Managing and optimizing cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditures to ensure the company's financial stability and maximize returns. Overseeing all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Directing month-end close, financial reporting and analysis, presenting clear and concise financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Fundraising and Investor Relations Own financial narrative, data room, and term-sheet modeling for growth equity, PE, and prospective public investors. Leading audit and due diligence efforts and financial integration for potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships, if applicable.
• Risk and Governance Champion - Overseeing compliance with revenue recognition rules, including ASC606, partnering with sales and legal teams on deal language. Establish IPO-ready controls, ASC 606 compliance.
• Collaboration - Collaborating cross-functionally with all departments to understand their financial needs, support their growth initiatives, and ensure financial discipline throughout the organization.

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Working at Relyance AI

At Relyance AI, we create an unreasonably hospitable and data-driven culture. We prioritize exceeding customer, and each other's, expectations in every interaction. This means empowered team members solving problems proactively based on information, crafting personalized experiences, and radiating enthusiasm. Behind the scenes, trust and freedom allow team members to find creative solutions, while shared purpose and recognition fuel a spirit of greatness to truly wow customers and each other. We deconstruct failures to learn from them and take great pride in our successes; celebrating both.

Relyance AI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate representation and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We use data-driven pay practices with the goal of ensuring offerings are competitive to the market and our team members are being compensated correctly based on their roles, experience, and location. As such, the base salary pay range for this role is $225,000 to $265,000.