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Vice President of Finance

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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Vice President of Finance will serve as a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing Digital Factory's financial strategy, planning, operations, reporting, and long-term financial sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, this individual will provide strategic financial guidance, develop scalable financial infrastructure, manage financial risks, and support fundraising and business expansion initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive financial leadership experience within startups, or high-growth organizations, along with a strong understanding of financial modeling, capital management, investor relations, and operational finance. This role requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader who can operate strategically while building and managing the financial processes necessary to support a growing technology company. This is an equity-only, fractional role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-grow.

Department: Finance
Reports to: C-Suite,
Location: Chicago, Illinois

WHO WE ARE

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the company's overall financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.

  • Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.

  • Provide financial guidance regarding business expansion, product commercialization, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.

  • Lead long-range financial planning, financial risk assessment, and capital allocation strategies.

  • Evaluate the financial impact of new business initiatives, technology investments, and potential market expansion.

  • Establish financial performance objectives and executive-level reporting metrics.

  • Support executive leadership and board-level financial presentations, strategic planning, and decision-making.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Forecasting

  • Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

  • Develop sophisticated financial models supporting revenue projections, operating expenses, cash flow, and growth scenarios.

  • Establish financial KPIs and dashboards to monitor company performance.

  • Conduct financial analysis to identify growth opportunities, operational efficiencies, and potential financial risks.

  • Oversee financial forecasting related to SaaS revenue, enterprise contracts, licensing arrangements, and technology commercialization.

  • Evaluate customer acquisition costs, recurring revenue, gross margins, and other relevant financial performance indicators.

  • Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership.

Fundraising, Capital Strategy & Investor Relations

  • Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop capital-raising strategies and evaluate funding opportunities.

  • Prepare financial projections, investor presentations, capitalization analyses, and financial documentation supporting fundraising initiatives.

  • Support investor due diligence, financial inquiries, and investment negotiations.

  • Develop financial models to evaluate funding requirements, capital deployment, and potential dilution scenarios.

  • Support relationships with investors, financial institutions, strategic partners, and external financial advisors.

  • Establish financial reporting practices that support investor transparency and organizational credibility.

  • Evaluate financing alternatives and recommend strategies to support sustainable company growth.

Financial Operations & Accounting Oversight

  • Oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, cash management, and financial controls.

  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses.

  • Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, and financial reconciliations.

  • Coordinate with external accounting firms, auditors, tax professionals, and legal advisors.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.

  • Evaluate and implement financial systems and technologies to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Cash Flow Management & Financial Sustainability

  • Develop and oversee cash flow management strategies to maintain financial stability and operational readiness.

  • Monitor liquidity, working capital, operating expenses, and cash runway.

  • Establish financial contingency plans and scenario-based forecasts.

  • Evaluate operating costs and recommend strategies to optimize resource allocation.

  • Partner with department leaders to manage budgets and financial commitments.

  • Support financial decision-making related to hiring, infrastructure investments, vendor contracts, and technology development.

Revenue Strategy & Business Growth

  • Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, Product, and Technology leadership to evaluate revenue opportunities.

  • Provide financial guidance on enterprise pricing models, subscription offerings, licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships.

  • Analyze revenue performance, customer profitability, contract economics, and growth potential.

  • Support financial evaluation of new product launches and commercialization initiatives.

  • Develop financial models for emerging business opportunities and potential market expansion.

  • Identify opportunities to improve revenue predictability, margins, and long-term profitability.

Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Establish financial governance practices appropriate for a growing technology organization.

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, tax requirements, and accounting standards.

  • Oversee financial controls related to procurement, vendor management, expense approvals, and financial transactions.

  • Support financial audits, investor due diligence, and other financial reviews.

  • Collaborate with legal and executive leadership regarding financial obligations, contractual risks, and corporate governance.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Build and develop scalable finance and accounting capabilities as the organization grows.

  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to finance personnel and external financial service providers.

  • Partner with executive leadership to establish financial accountability across departments.

  • Communicate complex financial information clearly to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.

  • Promote a culture of financial discipline, transparency, collaboration, and responsible resource management.

  • Support strategic initiatives and other executive responsibilities as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

  • CPA, CMA, or CFA certification highly preferred.

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or corporate financial management.

  • 5+ years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably at the Director, Vice President, Head of Finance, or comparable level.

  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing financial strategies within technology, SaaS, startup, or high-growth organizations.

  • Strong background in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic financial planning.

  • Experience supporting executive leadership with capital planning, financial risk management, and business strategy.

  • Demonstrated experience with fundraising, investor reporting, financial due diligence, or capital-raising initiatives.

  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations.

  • Experience developing scalable financial processes, systems, and reporting frameworks.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.

  • Familiarity with accounting and ERP platforms.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills.

What You Get:

  • Equity-based opportunity to build and lead the global talent engine at Digital Factory.
  • Strategic seat at the table, shaping how we grow and who we bring into the business.
  • Partnership with executive leadership on workforce design and scaling strategy.
  • A creative, inclusive culture that values innovation, clarity, and purpose.

 

Compensation:

This is an equity-only, fractional opportunity. There is no salary or hourly compensation at this time.

At Digital Factory, we’re committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Factory believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.



Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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