VP of Finance & Operations – Austin, TX

About Roosevelt Talent

Roosevelt Talent is a recruitment agency specializing in helping CleanTech and Frontier Technology startups hire. Companies that help us push the frontier of technology forward, while also conserving our planet for future generations.

We believe the right people are the foundation of every successful climate company. The teams solving the world's toughest energy challenges deserve a hiring partner that moves with the same urgency and ambition.

The challenge: Traditional recruiting is expensive, and often misses the best candidates. We change that. We proactively find exceptional talent, deliver a premium candidate experience, and help startups hire top performers at a transparent, affordable cost.

Reach out if you want a genuine hiring partner – not another mercenary.

About Our Client

Roosevelt Talent is working with a high-growth Demand Response Software company that is transforming how energy end-users interact with the power grid. Based fully out of Austin, TX, their software platform acts as the connective tissue between consumer and commercial energy assets and power utilities, using cloud-based commands to optimize energy usage for grid-friendly, low-carbon hours, while delivering cost savings to customers. The company is well funded and scaling rapidly.

The Role

The VP of Finance & Operations is a key leadership position based in Austin, TX, who will own and actively manage the startup's finance and operations teams. Core responsibilities include leading financial planning & forecasting, participating in Board meetings, preparing financial reports, managing financial tools and systems, ensuring compliance, and managing the company's operational functions as the team grows.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or audit
• Previous operational or startup experience, either full-time or through an internship/externship
• Previous accounting experience, ideally at a Big 4 firm
• Strong financial modeling acumen with demonstrated experience structuring, building, and maintaining complex models to support strategic business needs
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive alignment across investors and key partners
• Operational experience working at a startup or high-growth business, with exposure to at least one function beyond finance
• Comfortable presenting to, collaborating with, and influencing C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders 

Nice to Have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
• Experience in carbon-credit markets, including Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) 

Benefits

• A competitive salary and bonus, with total cash compensation of $250,000 - $300,000 per year depending on experience
• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and unlimited PTO
• The opportunity to shape the company’s business and operational foundation from the ground up
• A clear path into executive leadership provided demonstrated and consistent strong performance

Note

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

Application

If you are interested in this role and believe you are a good fit (i.e., have the required experience in accounting/audit, strong financial modeling skills, and startup operational experience), apply today.

If you have any problems applying, you can reach out to Silas@roosevelttalent.com with your updated resume and reason for interest.