VP, Finance

ValidMind is a fast-growing B2B AI governance and model risk management company helping enterprises and regulators build trust in AI. The VP of Finance will own ValidMind’s finance function end-to-end, including strategic finance leadership, global compliance, and hands-on accounting operations while partnering directly with the CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on financial strategy, business model optimization, and growth planning
• Own long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, runway management, and unit economics
• Provide data-driven insights to support company strategy, pricing, and go-to-market decisions
• Play a central role in fundraising (Series A and beyond)
• Leverage and expand an existing investor network (VCs, strategics, angels)
• Prepare and present investor- and Board-ready financial materials
• Support diligence, strategic initiatives, and ongoing investor communications
• Own the global monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities and countries
• Manage third-party accounting and bookkeeping partners (e.g., EisnerAmper)
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Manage local statutory reporting requirements across jurisdictions
• Maintain rolling forecasts with P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Present financial results, trends, risks, and compliance considerations to the Board and investors
• Own global finance and accounting operations, including:
• Multi-country payroll processing, payroll accounting, and accruals
• Employee of Record/systems of record (e.g., Deel)
• Accounts receivable, billing, collections, and revenue tracking
• Accounts payable, vendor payments, and expense management
• General ledger ownership, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Accurate accounting for commissions, bonuses, benefits, and employee-related costs
• Establish practical finance and accounting policies that scale with the business
• Own compliance with local statutory, tax, payroll, and employment-related financial requirements
• Manage country-specific nuances (VAT/GST, payroll regulations, statutory filings)
• Coordinate with global accounting firms, payroll providers, tax advisors, and legal partners
• Proactively identify compliance risks and advise the CEO on mitigation strategies during international expansion
• Partner directly with the CEO on:
• Global payroll setup and administration
• Benefits and employee cost tracking by country
• Equity and stock-based compensation accounting across jurisdictions
• Headcount planning and workforce cost modeling
• Serve as financial owner of people-related processes until a formal HR function is established
• Lead technical accounting for:
• Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Equity and stock-based compensation
• Leases and cross-border transactions
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax providers, and accounting advisors
• Design internal controls that support global operations without unnecessary overhead
• Select and implement finance systems supporting multi-entity, multi-currency operations
• Build and lead a small, high-impact finance and accounting team over time
• Maintain a roll-up-your-sleeves culture with clear standards and accountability
• Act as a trusted partner to the executive team on financial, operational, and compliance matters