Vice President of Finance @ Synapse

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Full-Time

Vice President of Finance

Synapse

51-200 employees

Regulated platform for launching financial products globally

Data & Analytics

Fintech

$196,000 - $252,000

Senior, Expert

California, USA + 4 more

Requirements

7-10 plus years of proven work experience as a VP of Finance or similar role
Fintech experience strongly preferred
Series 99 certification a plus
Recent experience scaling a finance operation from $75M to $200M in ARR
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA preferred but not required
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communications and strong ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to partner with CEO, President, and CFO

Responsibilities

Build out best-in-class finance infrastructures for FP&A, Accounting (financial and operational), Income taxes, Treasury and Business Intelligence
Partner with senior management to ensure the company meets or exceeds revenue, margin, profitability and cash flow goals
Review and report on key financial metric to identify and address issues affecting overall performance proactively, including but not limited to revenue and gross margin (in aggregate to and by type of revenue)
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results
Prepare timely and accurate analyses, summaries and reports of financial and key operational data on the operating progress of the company, including analysis relative to historical trends, budget and forecast
Create a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure
Ensure compliance with third party constituent's (board, lenders, investors) reporting requirements
Assist in fundraising activities
Other finance and administrative duties as required

Synapse is a Banking as a Service (BaaS) provider with a clear mission, to ensure that everyone around the world has access to best-in-class financial products, regardless of their net worth. Synapse’s unified platform provides industry compliant payment, card issuance, deposit, lending, and credit products through simple APIs. We are the only BaaS provider that enables builders to launch feature complete deposit and credit products in weeks.

Our culture and values are simple and straightforward. We share a general concern for the well-being of others and strive to build a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Our work style is collaborative and action-oriented. We are a team of conscientious, hard workers who also share a common sense of purpose. As we accelerate our growth, your career and opportunities will grow as well making it an exciting time to join Synapse.

What You Will Do

Build out best-in-class finance infrastructures for FP&A, Accounting (financial and operational), Income taxes, Treasury and Business Intelligence
Partner with senior management to ensure the company meets or exceeds revenue, margin, profitability and cash flow goals
Review and report on key financial metric to identify and address issues affecting overall performance proactively, including but not limited to revenue and gross margin (in aggregate to and by type of revenue)
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results
Prepare timely and accurate analyses, summaries and reports of financial and key operational data on the operating progress of the company, including analysis relative to historical trends, budget and forecast
Create a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure
Ensure compliance with third party constituent’s (board, lenders, investors) reporting requirements
Assist in fundraising activities
Other finance and administrative duties as required

What You Will Bring

7-10 plus years of proven work experience as a VP of Finance or similar role
Fintech experience strongly preferred
Series 99 certification a plus
Recent experience scaling a finance operation from $75M to $200M in ARR
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA preferred but not required
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communications and strong ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to partner with CEO, President, and CFO

Compensation

Compensation is expected to be between $196,000 - $252,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and location.

What We Offer

💰Competitive Compensation
📈Equity
🍎Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
💚401(k) with company matching up to 4%
🏝PTO & Holidays
✨Life Insurance & LTD

Synapse is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. Synapse provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.

Synapse

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Synapse stands out as a leading regulated embedded finance platform provider, offering a unified banking-as-a-service platform that simplifies the launch of comprehensive financial products, such as deposit, payment, and credit services. The company's robust platform, which has enabled customers to launch within as little as six weeks, offers a competitive edge by eliminating the complexities of banking relationships, licensing, and compliance. Synapse's commitment to industry compliance, coupled with its developer-friendly API, makes it an attractive workplace for those seeking to contribute to the advancement of financial services on a global scale.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$52.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -16%

1 year growth

↓ -17%

2 year growth

↑ 45%

Benefits

401k Company matching contribution

Parental leave & family support

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Life insurance & LTD

Flexible location, remote-friendly

PTO and Holidays

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