Lily AI Hiring for VP of Finance Job at Mountain View, CA Full Time

VP of Finance

Position is remote-based on the West-Coast (ideally within commutable distance to Mountain View, CA)

Lily AI is the customer intent platform built to power the present and future of ecommerce. Lily AI injects robust product attribute data and unique customer intent into the entire ecommerce stack, supercharging retailers of all types by dramatically improving on-site search, personalized product discovery, recommendations and demand prediction, unlocking millions in new revenues.

Lily AI allows major retailing brands to:

• achieve 8-9 digit lifts in top- and bottom-line revenue impact
• configure 10x more attributes for each product – from fit to style, from embellishments to occasion and much more
• use the relationships between product attributes & how they intersect with each unique consumer’s behavior, motivations and emotional context to then inject customer intent into ecommerce in a way that’s never been done before
• supercharge the entire ecommerce stack

The company is a women-founded startup headquartered in Mountain View, CA and is backed by Canaan Partners, NEA, Fernbrook Management, Unshackled Ventures among others. Our customers range from big box stores to specialty brands, and full-line department stores to resale marketplaces.

We’re looking for a VP of Finance with the vision and drive to build Lily AI’s finance and accounting function at a time of enormous growth. As a member of the executive team, you’re a proven leader with relevant experience in corporate finance, and financial planning and analysis.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with founders and leadership to set ambitious goals in the short and long terms. Implement strategies to support and deliver on these goals.
• Build and scale the finance team to support all finance and accounting functions. Develop financial best practices and standard procedures.
• Generate financial models and forecasts, monitor financial performance metrics, and provide insights and practical recommendations for improvement across the business.
• Research, model and advise leadership on pursuing new business and revenue opportunities.
• Establish budgets, identify cost drivers, and work with team leads to manage spend in the smartest way possible.
• Oversee treasury activities, cash flow management, and AP/AR. Manage leases, contracts, and other financial commitments. Aid CEO in future fundraising strategy and processes
• Understand and be responsible for complying with relevant laws, regulations, and tax obligations. Partner with the legal team to develop tools for compliance and data accuracy
• Serve as a key contact for audits and reporting.

What we consider critical for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. MBA and CFA/CPA preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, financial consulting, private equity or venture capital. Startup experience required.
• Knowledge of financial software tools for and an expert in Excel and excellent with numbers.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to help set the company up for financial success.
• Comfortably transition between big picture, strategic thinking and tactical, day-to-day planning and execution
• Skilled at communicating complex information, both verbally and in writing. Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels, and with investors.
• Willing and able to learn quickly. Self starter with a “no task is too big or small” attitude.
• Excited to join a startup and put in the hustle required to get things done!