VP, Strategic Finance

SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.

As Vice President, Strategic Finance you will be responsible for the company’s financial and operational success, reporting into the CFO.  Your role oversees the financial business partnership function as well as our business operations team and is a key liaison between the CEO, the executive team and the rest of the organization.  Your teams are responsible for budgeting, forecasting, managing the P&L, running the company prioritization and resource allocation process, liaising with Investor Relations and our Board of Directors, business reporting, and driving centralized decisioning & accountability across the organization. 

This role is a leadership role that is actively engaged within every aspect and all levels of our business. It’s a role that demands time, accountability and humility.  We expect the candidate within this role will value the challenges, access and learnings that come with it. We also expect we that we have a lot to learn from the person who takes it. It’s a mutually beneficial opportunity that we hope you’ll consider.

What you'll do

• Oversee and manage The Company’s monthly forecasting, annual planning process, financial and operations analysis, quarterly filings, and lender deliverables
• Establish FP&A as a Center of Analytical Excellence to be shared with functional leaders across the organization
• Create and monitor KPIs, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variance, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, operating metrics, and capital expenditures
• Manage capital allocation, cash flow forecasting, and all lender deliverables
• Manage Corporate shared service budgets, working closely with leaders on managing costs and identifying areas to run most efficiently
• Develop and prepare annual budget, manage revenue, expense, headcount forecasting, planning, and analysis
• Improve operating teams' understanding of financial statements and budget adherence with thoughtful and transparent analysis
• Successfully manage, develop, and motivate the organization to collaborate with cross-functional operating teams and provide fact-based recommendations that improve profitability, operating efficiency, and effectiveness
• Build, manage, and lead the evolution of the org, driving top performance and developing the key objectives and projections, both short-term and long-term
• Provide transformational and inspirational leadership and guidance across the organization and set clear direction, aligning people and resources accordingly

What you have

• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting & in-house business operations, financial operations, or financial planning and forecasting roles
• In-house experience at scaled / matured businesses are a significant plus.  Background in marketplaces or b2b2c businesses are extremely valuable
• Experience scaling & leading a team of management consultants and/or investment banking professionals
• Experience working alongside strong product management teams
• Experience improving workflows and implementing best practices
• Infinite curiosity - strives for context behind all decisions
• Focus on speed & self-service when necessary
• Ability to influence leaders and hold them accountable
• Strong communication skills - ask questions, provide frequent updates & create comfortable conflict 
• Willingness to make bets, fail and adapt with full accountability
• Willingness to develop and mentor team development
• Humility

Perks

• Equity stake
• Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely
• A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave 
• 401(k) matching program
• Student loan support resources
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Up to $25k towards family building and reproductive health services
• Gender-affirming care support program
• $500 per year for wellness expenses
• Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
• $120 per month to spend on tickets to live events
• Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music

SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!