Chief Financial Officer

About The Role:

EVERY is seeking a highly experienced financial leader to be the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company's financial strategy and report directly to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, experience in deal-making, and familiarity with various financing opportunities throughout a company's growth stages. They should also have knowledge of the investing ecosystem, experience with capital-intensive businesses, and awareness of government funding, incentives, and other financing opportunities. The successful candidate will align with EVERY's core values [link] and have demonstrated high intellectual horsepower and proven creative problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement EVERY's financial strategy, including the associated short and long-term forecasting
• Lead Series D/E fundraising efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders
• Secure funding from various sources, including institutional investors, climate funds, debt providers, etc., and develop relationships with investment banks as needed
• Pursue funding and incentives from foundations, development banks, and government sources
• Source, negotiate, and structure deals across business development, M&A, and fundraising
• Lead joint ventures and/or acquisitions with relevant industry partners
• Identify financing opportunities and capital sources for growth, including knowledge of IPO’s and required company readiness 
• Maintain and develop a robust internal financial control environment 
• Manage the cash flow of the business, including overseeing cash balances, investments and ensuring adequate liquidity 
• Oversee preparation and presentation of GAAP-compliant financial statements to all stakeholders, including investors, board members, and other third parties

Experience (MUST HAVES):

• Strong financial background (Strategic Finance)
• Experience in deal-making (Business Development, M&A, Fundraising)
• Relationships with financial institutions
• Familiarity with joint ventures, special purpose vehicles, and deal structures
• Proven success in fundraising and closing significant deals
• Knowledge of the investing ecosystem and key players
• Experience with capital-intensive businesses and key investment targets
• Proven ability to manage accounting and finance teams
• Familiarity with government funding and incentives

Experience (NICE TO HAVES)

• IPO readiness experience, including SOX compliance
• Experience taking companies public
• Background in food/ingredients and biotechnology
• Mission-driven experience
• Familiarity with leveraging government incentives and subsidies

What EVERY™ offers for Full-Time Positions:

• Generous benefits package; 100% medical, dental, and vision employee coverage, 401k matching, and stock
• Optional benefits; FSA, HSA, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
• Flexible PTO and 14 paid company holidays per year
• Parental Leave: 10 weeks of parental leave and 6 weeks of childbirth leave
• Free parking, unlimited gym access, lounge, mini-golf patio, yoga and fitness classes onsite
• Unlimited supply of sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea
• Weekly virtual happy hours & lunches
• Monthly all-hands meetings and 1:1 with the CEO and leadership
• Close to South San Francisco BART and CalTrain stations, including free shuttle service

Pay Range: $300,000 - $395,000

At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.