SVP Finance

The Quest Organization

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking Services, Budgeting, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Corporate Compliance, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Fundraising, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Insurance, Leadership, Management Strategy, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Recognition, Robotics, Sales Tax, Startup, Stock Administration, Technical Accounting, Treasury
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
15 days ago

SVP, Finance (Path to CFO) - Startup


Venture-backed AI startup is seeking an SVP, Finance with a clear path to CFO. The company is backed by leading strategic and financial investors and recently closed a Series B and now scaling from R&D/pilots to commercial rollout, revenue recognition, and multi-site expansion. This role will professionalize finance, build infrastructure, and partner with leadership as the business enters commercial scale.


Responsibilities:

  • Own controllership, monthly close, and board-level financial reporting
  • Build GAAP-compliant policies, controls, and audit-ready infrastructure
  • Lead FP&A: budget, forecasting, cash runway, and unit economics
  • Oversee audit, tax (incl. R&D credits, sales tax), and external partners
  • Manage cap table, 409A, equity administration, and board materials
  • Lead treasury, banking, insurance, and cash management strategy
  • Own corporate compliance and entity governance
  • Support investor reporting and future fundraising (Series C)
  • Assess and build out Finance/HR team


Qualifications:

  • 10–20 years finance experience in venture/PE-backed environments
  • Track record through financings and/or exits
  • CPA required; strong technical accounting foundation (Big 4 or similar)
  • Experience with hardware, robotics, or capital-intensive businesses preferred
  • Hands-on operator with CFO potential and strong board presence


Why This Role:

  • Step into a true finance leadership seat at an inflection point
  • Build the function from the ground up
  • Clear path to CFO in a high-growth, venture-backed company

About the Company

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The Quest Organization

For over 30 years, The Quest Organization and its related entities have been a highly respected leader in Executive Search and Business Advisory Services, taking a holistic approach to finding not only the most talented individuals for “C” level executives and Middle Management Professionals, but making sure that our clients have truly defined their need both from a technical perspective and an overall “fit perspective. The hallmark of our success is the extraordinary experience and business acumen of our professional staff with a combined 50+ years of achievements in Executive Search and Advisory Services.
With backgrounds as CPAs in the Big “4″ and as financial professionals in industry, we are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with meaningful hiring recommendations, grounded in a thorough understanding of their overall business including their operations, finance, accounting, human capital and sales.

Our staff through their daily transactions in the employment marketplace and extensive participation in regional business organizations, is well positioned to provide candidates from mid level to CEO’s with insightful advice on career planning and positioning. Every candidate that we represent, benefits from a comprehensive interview to ensure they are considered for appropriate opportunities which match their capabilities, experience, desired compensation and quality of life attributes. We are known to provide the most meticulous interview preparation and follow through in the industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.questorg.com