VP of Finance

About The Role
GC AI has achieved extraordinary early traction and is entering the next phase of hypergrowth. To scale appropriately, we need a finance leader who can strike a balance between ambition and discipline. This is a rare opportunity to build a scalable finance function from the ground up, shaping the systems, processes, and team that will fuel our next stages of growth, support strategic decision-making, and ensure we are ready for future fundraising and scaling milestones.
What You'll Do
Own financial strategy and operations, driving data-driven decisions, scalable systems, and fundraising to support GC AI's growth.
Lead Financial Strategy: Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning to align with growth goals and ensure capital efficiency.Drive Fundraising: Support CEO in equity/debt financing, preparing models, data rooms, and investor/Board materials.Build Infrastructure: Bring accounting and tax in-house, transitioning all duties and responsibilities from third-party accounting provider. Deploy AI systems to augment the team and improve efficiency. Design scalable systems, processes, and controls for growth and GAAP/regulatory compliance.Guide Strategy: Provide insights on GTM, product, hiring, and expansion, collaborating with Sales, Product, and Operations for ROI.Ensure Excellence: Oversee accounting, FP&A, tax, and audits; implement KPIs and dashboards for SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV).Manage Risk: Establish policies for cash, expenses, vendors, and compliance to extend runway and reduce exposure.Lead Team: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering ownership and innovation.
Who You Are
A strategic, hands-on finance leader who thrives in fast-paced startups, with expertise in FP&A, fundraising, and scaling operations.
Strategic & Fluent: Master SaaS metrics, especially cohort analysis, unit economics, sales pipeline KPIs, and SaaS-specific GL classifications. FP&A professional: You understand how to create a narrative for the numbers and are hyper-focused on forecasting the future. Fundraiser: Proven success with venture capital raises and investor/Board relations.Operator: Comfortable owning models and payroll while presenting to the Board.Leader: You are an excellent leader to your direct reports. Collaborator: You partner with peers and partner cross-functionally to drive revenue and efficiency. Builder: Excel in lean environments, improving systems, and managing ambiguity.
What You Bring
10+ years in finance.5+ years in senior leadership (VP Finance, Head of Finance, or CFO).Experience scaling Series A–C B2B SaaS companies between $30MM and $100MM+.Expertise in FP&A, fundraising, investor relations, and Board management.Proven ability to scale finance systems and ensure audit/compliance readiness.Strong accounting knowledge and SaaS metrics expertise (ARR, CAC, LTV).Exceptional Excel skills; familiarity with AI finance tools is a plus.Excellent communication and executive presence for diverse stakeholders.Track record of mentoring high-performing finance teams.
Nice To Have
Experience taking a company from growth stage to IPO or strategic exit. Familiarity with global expansion, including international tax and compliance.Prior experience in legal tech, AI/ML, or other regulated industries.
Compensation
GC AI's compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real-time market data, as well as equity for all full-time roles. We also offer exceptional benefits, as well as commission plans for applicable roles. Our US-based compensation range for this role is $275,000+. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

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