VP of Finance

Who We Are

Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!

Who You Are

You are a hands-on strategic finance leader with the ability to grow and lead a world-class finance and accounting function. You are able to communicate and synthesize complex financial concepts to inform tactical decisions across the company. You have an exceptional attention to detail and are able to both dive into the weeds of financial models, as well as pull up for executive-level discussions. You are a caring people leader who can inspire a team and collaborate effectively with other cross-functional leaders. You have an ownership mindset and are passionate about building systems and processes to support key financial activities at the company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Support capital-raising efforts (equity and debt) and equipment financing, including interfacing with investors, banks, and other financial institutions 
• Oversee the management of cash flow, working capital, and investment strategies to ensure the company’s financial stability
• Conduct ROI analyses to inform CAPEX and investment decisions
• Prepare monthly financial reporting (including P&L, forecast vs. budget, and cash flow) for the executive team, investors and other stakeholders
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and presentation of financial statements (month-end close process), reports, and analyses to the executive team and other stakeholders
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies/controls, including overseeing external audits
• Implement and monitor financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other company leaders to support operational and strategic goals, including cross-functional projects, product development, marketing, and supply chain management
• Support the company’s growth strategy through financial analysis and due diligence on potential acquisitions, partnerships, and new market opportunities
• Oversee financial aspects of scaling operations, including international expansion and new product lines
• Drive the adoption of financial technologies and systems to enhance reporting, analysis, and operational efficiency
• Able to negotiate key contracts with vendors, suppliers and partners
• Note: this role will report directly to the CEO / Founder

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
• 10+ years of total experience working in finance and/or accounting at investment bank, private equity, consulting / advisory firm or as industry financial leader
• 4+ years of management experience, including experience building a team
• 3+ years working in-house at a CPG, ecommerce, or retail company
• Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance field such as CPA, CFA, ACCA (preferred, not required)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting concepts
• Excellent Excel/modeling skills
• Strong leadership, communication, ownership, and strategic thinking
• Familiarity with standard accounting tools and systems e.g. Netsuite (ERP), Bill.com, Stampli, Quickbooks
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment, tackling ambiguous problems
• Dog lovers a plus!

This is a hybrid position.

You must be able to commute into our office in Midtown Manhattan Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.