Interim Head of Finance & Operations Our client, an early-stage technology company, is seeking an Interim Head of Finance & Operations to lead financial and operational activities across its domestic and international entities. This role is hybrid, with on-site attendance required at least two days per week in San Francisco. This role has a minimum duration of approximately three months, with the potential for extension or consideration for a longer-term opportunity. Responsibilities: Lead finance and accounting activities across domestic and international entities while coordinating internal and outsourced resources Oversee month-end close, multi-entity consolidations, management reporting, and financial projections Maintain cash forecasts and provide leadership with visibility into spending, liquidity, runway, and future funding needs Manage usage-based customer billing and revenue recognition in partnership with commercial and operational teams Oversee payroll, employee benefits, retirement plan administration, and related financial processes Manage equity administration, including ownership records, employee awards, valuation coordination, and leadership reporting Coordinate domestic and international tax matters, required filings, transfer-pricing activities, and indirect-tax compliance with external advisors Support fundraising diligence, board preparation, investor requests, and strategic financial planning Calculate sales commissions and contribute to recurring commercial pipeline reviews Coordinate with external legal counsel on customer agreements and other operational matters Oversee office vendors, facilities needs, and general business operations Manage international finance personnel and external service providers while strengthening processes, controls, and accountability Requirements: Experience leading finance and operations within an early-stage, venture-backed company Strong hands-on expertise across close management, consolidations, forecasting, cash planning, revenue recognition, payroll, equity administration, and financial reporting Multi-entity and international finance experience, including coordination across domestic and overseas operations Experience supporting usage-based billing models, fundraising activities, board reporting, and investor requests Proven ability to manage outsourced accounting, legal, tax, and operational providers while remaining accountable for outcomes Strong judgment, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to operate independently in an evolving environment Compensation: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to: The individual's skill sets, experience, and training; Licensure and certifications; Office location and other geographic considerations; Other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
