VP of Finance (Axios HQ)

1 big thing: Axios HQ is a software platform that helps organizations communicate more effectively by bringing years of newsroom research to remote teams’ fingertips so they can create smart updates that distill essential information in half the time — increasing transparency, boosting engagement, and building trust. 

Learn more about Axios HQ:

• Read customer reviews on G2
• Visit AxiosHQ.com
• Watch our launch event

Why it matters: We are a newly independent business after being spun out of our parent company in August 2022. Our VP of Finance will develop our finance organization from the ground up and drive the strategic vision for Axios HQ as a standalone SaaS company.

Go deeper: In this role, you should expect the following responsibilities: 

• Directing all aspects of accounting operations
• Developing and maintaining necessary accounting policies and systems and building an accounting department as the company grows
• Leading financial planning, budgeting and reporting and creating and maintaining budgeting tools
• Overseeing transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting
• Coordinating, preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Ensuring a smooth audit process by creating and maintaining internal controls, establishing and maintaining immaculate record keeping, managing the audit process with Big 4 firms and providing requisite schedules
• Overseeing stock administration
• Serving as the 401(k) administrator, managing the 401(k) audit process and filing Form 5500 annually
• Overseeing and managing the company’s finance IT system and choosing appropriate software programs & processes based on unique needs
• Coordinating corporate tax reporting and preparation of tax returns with outside tax accountants
• Assisting senior executives in planning, budgeting and results management
• Interacting with the board of directors
• Providing strategic guidance around capital financing options to support the startup’s growth
• Developing the corporate fundraising strategy and managing relationships with partners and investors
• Representing the company externally, as necessary, particularly in banking and lease negotiations
• Managing internal and external teams by setting expectations, training internal staff accountants and developing training modules and templates
• Managing outside vendors

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills/experience:

• 10+ years of related experience
• CPA, Big 4 experience, and/or recent experience building a finance team from inception or near inception
• Comfort in the startup environment and creating structure and foundational accounting processes.
• Previous experience at a SaaS company in tech or government is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and other accounting theory, principles and practices.
• Solid experience with financial analysis and forecasting, including experience with three statement financial modeling, preparing statistical reports and making recommendations based on analysis and research.
• Strong knowledge of and experience managing business taxes and insurance
• Knowledge of software including Sage Intacct, Justworks, Expensify and Bill.com, Hubspot, and Stripe.
• Strong priority management skills.
• Proven experience leading, managing, and hiring a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Don’t forget: 

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Company equity
• Commuter and cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Weekly company-sponsored exercise and meditation classes 
• Virtual company-sponsored social events